Thursday
July 9
2026

Research: Microplastic Pollution Can Fuel Rise in Antibiotic Resistance

By Claire Asher

Plastic pollution is among the gravest environmental crises facing humanity. Plastic production since 1950 has exceeded 8,300 million metric tons, with most plastic waste ending up in the environment, affecting wildlifeecosystem functionality, and human health.

Source: Mongabay (link opens in a new window)

Categories
Health Care, WASH
Tags
global development, infectious diseases, recycling, research, waste