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Microplastics in the atmosphere: Higher emissions come from land areas than from the ocean, study finds
- January 24, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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The atmosphere is an important transport medium that carries microplastics to even the most remote parts of the world. These microplastics can be inhaled and pose a health risk to humans and animals. They can also settle out of the atmosphere and contaminate oceans and soils worldwide.
Originally published at Phys.org