A new study co-authored by a University of Massachusetts Amherst economist estimates that the adverse health effects related to three toxic chemicals commonly found in plastics reached $1.5 trillion in a single year, in the form of premature deaths, chronic diseases and lower IQs.
Health and economic costs from three toxic chemicals used in plastics estimated at $1.5 trillion for a single year
A new study co-authored by a University of Massachusetts Amherst economist estimates that the adverse health effects related to three toxic chemicals commonly found in plastics reached $1.5 trillion in a single year, in the form of premature deaths, chronic diseases and lower IQs.