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Microplastics found in Jakarta’s rain signal global pollution threat with health risks.
Microplastics have been detected in rainwater across Jakarta, confirming a growing environmental threat as tiny plastic particles from degraded waste, textiles, tires, and burning plastics enter the atmosphere and fall back to Earth.
Studies by Indonesia’s BRIN and IPB University show these non-biodegradable particles persist indefinitely, posing health risks through inhalation or ingestion, including inflammation, hormone disruption, and organ accumulation.
The phenomenon, observed globally, reflects widespread atmospheric transport of plastic pollution, underscoring the urgent need for systemic policy changes, improved waste management, and responsible production practices to curb plastic use and its long-term impacts.
Los microplásticos encontrados en la lluvia de Yakarta indican la amenaza de contaminación global con riesgos para la salud.