Tag: environmental impact of microplastics

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 ...

Researchers have unveiled startling findings regarding the health impacts associated with biodegradable plastics derived from plant starch, challenging previously held ...

Microplastics, the minuscule fragments of plastic that have emerged as one of the critical environmental issues of our time, are ...