Microplastics Found Near Petrochemical Clusters; Groups Urge Inclusion in EIAs
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A survey found airborne microplastics and organophosphate esters around petrochemical hubs in Taoyuan, Yunlin, and Kaohsiung. Groups urged the government to track emerging pollutants and include them in major project EIAs.
An environmental group survey detected airborne microplastics and organophosphate esters around petrochemical hubs in Taoyuan, Yunlin, and Kaohsiung, with about half matching local industrial materials. As microplastics lack routine monitoring, groups urged the government to establish long-term tracking and mandate emerging pollutants in environmental and health risk assessments for major projects like the Fourth Naphtha Cracker.
Key takeaways
- Airborne microplastics and organophosphate esters were detected across three petrochemical hubs, with about half matching local industrial materials.
- Advocates urged the government to establish tracking and include emerging pollutants in environmental and health risk reviews for major petrochemical projects.
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