More microplastics found in rural woodland than city centre – experts warn of potential health risks
Published on 13/01/2026 – 12:26 GMT+1 Microplastics are infiltrating green spaces, often considered a respite from polluted cities,…
‘Men planning to have children should consider …’
Microplastics are an emerging environmental and health risk increasingly linked to adverse outcomes in wildlife and people alike.…
How bottled water drinkers ingest 90,000 more microplastics every year – Firstpost
People who drink bottled water every day ingest 90,000 more microplastic particles per year than people who drink…
12 healthy foods containing microplastics and easy swaps to reduce your exposure |
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles smaller than 5 mm that are now found in many foods that we…
‘Increasingly recognized as a threat’
New research suggests captive dolphins may be exposed to more microplastics than wild counterparts — a startling discovery…
Researchers sound alarm after making harrowing discovery in scat of feline predators: ‘Devastating effects’
Microplastics have been found in almost everything, including human bodies. That’s why, although harrowing, it’s no surprise that…
‘Even in landscapes that appeared untouched’
A new report uncovered a disturbing truth. Even in America’s most idyllic places, little pieces of plastic are…
‘[They] continued to eat it for the rest of their life’
It’s no wonder that humans can ingest microplastics unwittingly, as they’re a fraction of the size of our…
We’ll Be Dumping a Garbage Truck of Plastic Every Second by 2040, Report Warns
Around the world, plastic is falling through the cracks of waste management systems and into our water, land,…
‘Can then hitch a ride’
A new study shows that plastic slowly degrades on ocean surfaces, lingering for over a century after they…
‘Understanding its impacts … is becoming more urgent than ever’
A new study, published by researchers at the University of California, Riverside, revisited the link between an emerging…
Beachgoer raises concerns with photo of decades-old item found in sand: ‘Tremendously sad’
A Redditor is sparking debate online after posting an image of a decades-old McDonald’s wrapper onto the r/mildlyinteresting…