The global plastics production has increased from 1.5 million tons in the 1950s to 335
million tons in 2016, with plastics discharged into virtually all components of the …

With the reported ability of microplastics (MPs) to act as “Trojan horses” carrying other
environmental contaminants, the focus of researches has shifted from their ubiquitous …

There is an increasing awareness of the threats posed by the worldwide presence of
microplastics (MPs) in the environment. Due to their high persistence, MPs will accumulate …

Pesticides are integral components of modern agricultural practices. The primary benefit of
pesticide application includes immediate gain in terms of quality and quantity of food …

The accumulation of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in terrestrial and aquatic
ecosystems has raised concerns because of their adverse effects on ecosystem functions …

Microplastics have become predominant contaminants, attracting much political and
scientific attention. Despite the massively-increasing research on microplastics effects on …

Microplastics have become one of the leading environmental threats due to their
persistence, ubiquity and intrinsic toxic potential. The potential harm that microplastics …

Ecosystems in remote regions tend to be highly specific, having historically evolved over
long timescales in relatively constant environmental conditions, with little human influence …

In contrast to marine ecosystems, the toxicity impact of microplastics in freshwater
environments is poorly understood. This contribution reviews the literature on the range of …

Environmental pollution caused by microplastics (MPs) and pesticides has become a global
challenge, and increasing evidence shows that MPs can adsorb organic pollutants which …