Hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The fourth and final webinar in the series aims to inform the public about emerging science, policy responses, and public communication strategies surrounding microplastics and human health. With growing evidence of widespread exposure and ongoing uncertainty about health impacts, this discussion will explore key research gaps and opportunities, examine past, present, and potential mitigation efforts, and discuss how risk communication can be used to support informed decisions in the face of scientific uncertainty. Through three sessions focused on science, solutions, and communication, the webinar will identify the next steps for research, policymaking, and public engagement.
The webinar will feature presentations and remarks from Katrina S. Korfmacher (University of Rochester), Winnie Lau (The Pew Charitable Trusts), Sylvie Lemoine (The European Chemical Industry Council), Sherri Mason “Sam” (Gannon University), Sabine Pahl (University of Vienna), Raymond Pieters (Utrecht University).