Lancet Countdown tracks health threats from plastics, as production set to triple by 2060.

Experts warn that plastic pollution is a major threat to human health, affecting people from production to disposal. A new project, the Lancet Countdown on Health and Plastics, will track health impacts of plastics and their chemicals. The project addresses concerns over toxic chemicals, microplastics in human tissues, and air pollution from plastic waste burning. Plastic production is set to nearly triple by 2060, exacerbating health risks.