Microplastics are pervasive, found everywhere on Earth, from the Sahara Desert to patches of Arctic sea ice. Now a new ...

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.

Microplastics are found in surprising items, from paper cups to toothpaste. While the health risks remain debated, experts suggest ways to limit your exposure. Choosing glass, stainless steel and ...

Microplastics seem to be everywhere – in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. They have turned up in ...

Tiny plastic particles drifting through the oceans may be quietly weakening one of Earth’s most powerful climate defenses.

The growing threat of microplastics might be daunting, but a promising study now suggests that the situation might not be as ...

New research points to an unexpected way plastic pollution may be influencing Earth’s climate system. A recent study suggests ...

The public is starting to understand that they can find microplastics in their food, particularly seafood, but exposure from ...

While plastic is generally discussed as an environmental issue it has become a significant health threat infiltrating both ...

For years, headlines have warned that our blood, brains, and even unborn children are riddled with microscopic plastic. Now a ...