New Study Underscores Dangerous Levels of Chemical Pollution

By Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image A 200-meter pile of plastic waste originating from household waste fills the river at Kali Busa, near Jakarta, Indonesia, September 2, 2021. © 2021 Kuncoro Widyo Rumpoko/Medialys Images/Sipa via AP Images Chemical pollution has reached a dangerous level globally. According to a new study published in Environmental Science & Technology, substances introduced by human activities are interfering with the Earth’s natural systems and may have severe consequences for climate, biodiversity, and human life. The study, led by researchers at the Stockholm Environment Institute,…

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