Microplastics are everywhere: in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Scientists have long warned about their potential health risks. Now, a new study suggests their impact may go even further โ possibly affecting…
Bottled Water Drinkers Ingest Up To 90,000 More Microplastics Yearly โ Study
People who rely on bottled water consume more than 90,000 additional microplastic particles a year compared with those who drink tap water, according to a new review of scientific studies that warns of potentially serious health risks. The review, published…
Warming Planet Is Supercharging Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution and climate change are often treated as two separate global crises. One clogs our rivers and oceans; the other heats the planet and drives extreme weather. But a growing body of scientific evidence shows these twin threats are…
How Did Plastic Invade Our Oceans, and What Can We Do About It?
Take a look around you. The plastic in your life is impossible to ignore: food wrappers, water bottles, grocery bags, straws, and takeout containers. Now, imagine those same items washing up on a beach or swirling in the middle of…
