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The report details how plastics threaten human health at every stage of their lifecycle. It highlights toxic emissions during fossil fuel extraction (specifically hydraulic fracturing) and refining, the leaching of endocrine disruptors and carcinogens from consumer products and packaging, and the release of hazardous pollutants through waste incineration. It further examines the pervasive presence of microplastics in the air, water, and food chain, and their potential to cause inflammation, genetic toxicity, and organ damage. The document concludes that current fragmented regulatory approaches are insufficient and calls for a global reduction in plastic production based on human rights and health protections.

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  • Plastic production is overwhelmingly dependent on fossil fuels, with over 99% derived from them. The extraction process, particularly hydraulic fracturing (fracking), releases over 170 known chemicals that can cause cancer, immune system impairment, and neuro-reproductive-developmental toxicity.
  • The refining and manufacturing of plastic resins release hazardous air pollutants such as 1,3-butadiene, benzene, styrene, and toluene. These substances are linked to leukemia, anemia, and reproductive health issues, disproportionately affecting workers and marginalized 'fenceline' communities.

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APA
Azoulay, D., Villa, P., Arellano, Y., Gordon, M., Moon, D., Miller, K., & Thompson, K. (n.d.). 塑料与健康. Center for International Environmental Law. https://www.ciel.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/塑料与健康_塑料星球的隐藏成本-Web版.pdf
Chicago
Azoulay, David, Priscilla Villa, Yvette Arellano, Miriam Gordon, Doun Moon, Kathryn Miller, and Kristen Thompson. 塑料与健康. Center for International Environmental Law, n.d. https://www.ciel.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/塑料与健康_塑料星球的隐藏成本-Web版.pdf.
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BibTeX
@techreport{azoulaynd, author = {Azoulay, David and Villa, Priscilla and Arellano, Yvette and Gordon, Miriam and Moon, Doun and Miller, Kathryn and Thompson, Kristen}, title = {{塑料与健康}}, institution = {Center for International Environmental Law}, url = {https://www.ciel.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/塑料与健康_塑料星球的隐藏成本-Web版.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }

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