Ocean, river, and lake ecosystems are at risk due to a popular component used in makeup and Carnival costumes in Brazil: glitter. As reported by a study released in São Paulo, Brazil, its composition harms water quality and disrupts aquatic food chains. The study, conducted by the University of São Paulo (USP) and published in […]
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