Category : Water Pollution | Location : International | Posted on 2025-07-21 05:03:42
Low-level chemical pollution is now putting nearly 20 per cent of endangered species at risk, and for many, it is the leading cause of decline, a new study has found. Since 1950, the world has seen a 50-fold increase in chemical production. With over 350,000 synthetic chemicals in use and production expected to triple by 2050 compared to 2010, researchers say the ecological fallout is accelerating unnoticed.