This is a simple example of bioaccumulation and because fish are consumed by humans, there is a serious health risk. The adverse effects on human health include links to miscarriage and prenatal exposure resulting in low birth weight, increased obesity in adulthood, male genital abnormalities, respiratory problems such as asthma and impairment of brain development due to BPA’s ability to bind to the thyroid hormone receptor preventing its proper function which is essential in neurological development. The effects of plastic on humans has been widely researched in recent years and it’s threat to human health has been established. Action must be taken to put an end to the estimated 8 million metric tonnes of mostly plastic trash that contribute to this floating landfill each year. Human impacts on the environment resulting in severe environmental changes due to ongoing degradation such as this accumulation of manmade products that covers up to 15 000 000 square kilometers and has clear negative links to human health, must be brought to the attention of
This is a simple example of bioaccumulation and because fish are consumed by humans, there is a serious health risk. The adverse effects on human health include links to miscarriage and prenatal exposure resulting in low birth weight, increased obesity in adulthood, male genital abnormalities, respiratory problems such as asthma and impairment of brain development due to BPA’s ability to bind to the thyroid hormone receptor preventing its proper function which is essential in neurological development. The effects of plastic on humans has been widely researched in recent years and it’s threat to human health has been established. Action must be taken to put an end to the estimated 8 million metric tonnes of mostly plastic trash that contribute to this floating landfill each year. Human impacts on the environment resulting in severe environmental changes due to ongoing degradation such as this accumulation of manmade products that covers up to 15 000 000 square kilometers and has clear negative links to human health, must be brought to the attention of