Chemical pollution has passed safe limit for humanity, say scientists | Pollution | The Guardian

Study calls for cap on production and release as pollution threatens global ecosystems upon which life depends

Firefighters take part in an emergency drill against winter chemical hazards and accidents in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Photograph: Xinhua/Rex/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Firefighters take part in an emergency drill against winter chemical hazards and accidents in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Photograph: Xinhua/Rex/Shutterstock Pollution This article is more than 4 years old Chemical pollution has passed safe limit for humanity, say scientists This article is more than 4 years old Study calls for cap on production and release as pollution threatens global

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