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"Microplastics reduce soil fertility and boost production of a potent greenhouse gas, study shows"
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Microplastics reduce soil fertility and boost production of a potent greenhouse gas, study shows
More than 90% of plastic waste ends up in the soil, where it breaks down into microplastics that are invisible to the naked eye. Microplastic pollution of the soil poses a severe threat to soil health as it can harm essential microbial communities and reduce crop yields. The presence of these tiny plastics may also worsen climate change by boosting the production of greenhouse gases, according to a new study published in Environmental Science & Technology.

"Revolutionary Study Shows Plants That Remove Microplastics Work Better Than Current Technology"
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Revolutionary Study Shows Plants That Remove Microplastics Work Better Than Current Technology | Happy Eco News
Plants that remove microplastics from water could revolutionize treatment methods. Scientists discovered okra and fenugreek extracts capture up to 90% of plastic particles, outperforming synthetic chemicals. These natural, biodegradable alternatives cost less than industrial polymers while avoiding toxic additives, offering safer water treatment for communities worldwide.

"Green Roofs Filter Microplastic From Urban Rainfall, Study Finds"
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Green Roofs Filter Microplastic From Urban Rainfall, Study Finds | Happy Eco News
Green roofs filter microplastic from urban rainwater by capturing up to 97.5% of plastic particles during rainfall, according to a new study. Most particles stay in the soil, helping reduce pollution in city waterways. While challenges remain, this adds another reason to expand green roof infrastructure in urban areas.

"Microplastics found in highest amounts in these popular drinks"
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Microplastics found in highest amounts in these popular drinks
New research has revealed that hot drinks may be an even bigger source of microplastics than was previously realised

"Microplastics are here, there and everywhere"
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Microplastics are here, there and everywhere
They can be found in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. They can be found within our cells, our organs and even our brains.

"Microplastics, pregnancy and the placenta: what we know and what we don’t"
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Microplastics, pregnancy and the placenta: what we know and what we don’t
During pregnancy, the placenta is the lifeline between mother and baby. It supplies the foetus with oxygen and nutrients, removes waste products and acts as a partial shield against harmful substances…

"Microplastics found in the stomachs of Amazon tree-dwelling monkeys"
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Microplastics found in the stomachs of Amazon tree-dwelling monkeys
Scientists have detected microplastics in the digestive systems of red howler monkeys living in protected areas in the Brazilian Amazon, marking the first evidence of plastic ingestion by a tree-dwelling primate, according to a recent study. The researchers evaluated 47 Juruá red howler monkeys (Alouatta juara) and found green-colored microplastic filaments, smaller than 5 millimeters […]

"Tidal marshes trap microplastics, raising risks for ecosystems and people"
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Tidal marshes trap microplastics, raising risks for ecosystems and people
Freshwater tidal marshes, critical for wildlife and coastal protection, are now serving as microplastic catch basins, according to a team of researchers at Penn State. They recently found that these marshes trap large amounts of diverse plastics, with concentrations and ecological risks increasing downstream.

"Microplastics are brought into the wilderness on hiking shoes and gear, study shows"
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"The plastic inside us: how microplastics may be reshaping our bodies and minds"
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"Humans inhale as much as 68,000 microplastic particles daily, study finds"
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"“Magic” Cleaning Sponges Found to Release Trillions of Microplastic Fibers"
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"Research reveals how microplastics threaten Gulf of Mexico marine life"
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Research reveals how microplastics threaten Gulf of Mexico marine life
Critical wildlife habitats are exposed to pollution risk in the seas off the southern United States, with implications for human health and food security. "Most of the pollution comes from rivers and not from wastewater treatment plants," says CMCC scientist Annalisa Bracco, co-author of the study that used advanced computer models to track tiny plastic particles across three years.