研究人员警告全球贫困家庭燃烧塑料作为燃料对全球构成严重的健康风险。 Researchers warn burning plastic for fuel in poor households globally poses serious health risks.

来自科廷大学的研究人员警告说,在非洲、亚洲和拉丁美洲各地数以百万计的住户中,焚烧塑料做饭和取暖会给健康带来风险。 Researchers from Curtin University warn of health risks from burning plastic for cooking and heating in millions of households across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. 由于负担不起的清洁燃料和城市无计划扩张,塑料燃烧释放出有害化学品,造成健康问题。 Due to unaffordable clean fuels and urban sprawl, plastic burning releases harmful chemicals causing health issues. 随着全球塑料使用量到2060年将增加三倍,城市人口增加,研究人员建议补贴清洁燃料,改进废物管理,教育社区作为解决办法。 With global plastic use set to triple by 2060 and urban populations growing, the researchers suggest subsidizing cleaner fuels, improving waste management, and educating communities as solutions.