Tag: environmental impact of microplastics

Scientists Uncover Size and Polymer-Dependent Toxicity of Micro- and Nanoplastics in Human Lung Cells The escalating concern over microscopic plastic ...

In an era where plastic pollution poses an ever-growing threat to terrestrial ecosystems, scientists have turned their gaze beneath our ...

In recent years, the ubiquity of microplastics in the environment has sparked growing concern among scientists and the public alike. ...

In a groundbreaking study published in the open-access journal PLOS One, researchers from the Université de Toulouse, France, presented alarming ...

Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) have emerged as insidious pollutants within aquatic environments, representing a burgeoning threat to both ecosystem integrity ...

In a groundbreaking study published in the April 2025 issue of the Journal of Hazardous Materials, researchers from the Korea ...

The relentless proliferation of microplastics in aquatic environments has emerged as a pivotal concern for environmental scientists and public health ...

Despite their designation as sanctuaries for marine biodiversity, Brazil’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are increasingly showing evidence of contamination by ...

Despite the significant technological advancements in wastewater treatment, the persistent presence of microplastics in treated water is emerging as a ...

Recent research has shed light on a troubling reality: plants can absorb microplastics from the atmosphere, leading to their accumulation ...