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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…
Scientists make concerning first-of-its-kind discovery while studying Amazon monkeys: ‘Sounds an alarm’
A new study revealed the presence of microplastics in the stomachs of howler monkeys living in a protected…
Researchers issue warning about hidden hazard lurking at dinner table: ‘Self-destruction’
Those handy plastic plates, cups, and takeout containers that make mealtime cleanup so easy may be doing more…
‘Our findings contribute to a deeper understanding’
A study has found that microplastics contribute to poor soil health and release heat-trapping gas into the atmosphere.…