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Environment
fromMail Online
7 months ago

Scientists discover dangerous microplastics lurking in vegetables

Nanoplastic and microplastic particles can be absorbed by vegetable roots and accumulate in edible parts, potentially contaminating produce consumed by humans.
Science
fromFast Company
9 months ago

Your food is full of microplastics-and now we know why

Microplastics and nanoplastics from everyday food contact articles pose significant health risks to humans.
Alternative medicine
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Why Your Tea Bags May Contain Microplastics (And What To Use Instead) - Tasting Table

Microplastics are pervasive in the environment and human body, with tea bags made from plastics contributing significantly to exposure.
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US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Experts warn microplastics could be in your salad

Soil nanoplastic particles can be absorbed by crop roots and spread into edible plant parts, creating potential for human exposure through consumption.
Environment
fromTruthout
9 months ago

The Oceans Likely Contain Much More Plastic Than We Previously Thought

27 million metric tons of nanoplastics are present in the North Atlantic Ocean, outpacing larger plastic forms.
Environment
fromwww.nature.com
9 months ago

The Ocean Is Awash in Millions of Tons of PlasticMost of It Is Invisible

Nanoplastics are pervasive, found in all environments, including human tissue, and constitute the dominant fraction of marine plastic pollution.
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