第十六篇 The Dangers of Plastic Bags(下)
Unlike items that naturally biodegrade, plastic bags photodegrade, meaning that over time the plastic breaks down into smaller, more toxic substances. These contaminants poison our soil and water and then enter our food chain.
重点词汇:degrade降解 toxic=poison有毒的
contaminate污染 contaminant污染物
短语搭配:break down分解 food chain食物链
Microplastics found in human stools for the first time
Study suggests the tiny particles may be widespread in the human chain.
Victims受害者
Awareness意识