After a study recently revealed microplastics were found in human blood, new research shows further evidence that microplastics are penetrating the living body. A study, which will be published in Science of the Total Environment, found microplastics in the lung tissue of living people for the first time. In 11 out of 13 people sampled, […]
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Microplastic contamination found in all 30 tested Oregon waterways, environmental group says
Microplastic contamination found in all 30 tested Oregon waterways, environmental group says Posted on December 6, 2021 Environment Oregon https://ktvz.com/news/environment/2021/12/06/microplastic-contamination-found-in-all-30-tested-oregon-waterways-environmental-group-says/ PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – At 30 waterways tested across Oregon, microplastic contamination was found in every spot — from the rivers that flow through our biggest urban centers to the state’s most remote and treasured waterways, […]
Microplastic pollution is the REAL threat to our oceans, warn scientists
(Natural News) Marine experts from the California State University recently pointed out that microplastic pollution has steadily become a major threat to the world’s oceans. According to the experts, microplastics are especially problematic as they are more challenging to manage due to their microscopic size. Microplastics, which measure less than five millimeters, are degraded plastic fibers that end […]