Do PiS: Za dodatkowe cierpienie zwierząt przez wasz debilizm Naukowy - karą dla was powinno być zjadanie przez was tych masek. Jesteście mordercami życia w każdym jego wymiarze. Zagrożenia związane z maskami na twarz Covid-19 dla dzikiej przyrody. sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969721035774
View PDF Outline Highlights Abstract Graphical abstract Keywords 1. Introduction 2. Occurrence of disposable face masks in outdoor environments 3. Disposable masks can directly threaten wildlife 4. Potential ecotoxicological effects 5. Final remarks and future recommendations CRediT authorship contribution statement Declaration of competing interest Acknowledgements References Figures (2) Highlights • Thousands of COVID-19 disposable masks may enter the environment daily. • Wildlife interactions with disposable masks have been reported in several countries. • Disposable masks release contaminants with the potential for ecotoxicological effects. • Monitoring and ecotoxicological studies should be prioritised. • Mitigation measures should be implemented to control plastic (including masks) pollution. Abstract The use of disposable face masks became essential to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in an unprecedented rise in their production and, unfortunately, to a new form …