Ocean-clogging Microplastics Also Pollute The Air, Study Finds

LIAM STACK, NY Times: Science
Thu, 04/18/2019 - 1:30am

Microplastics are known to cause ocean pollution, but a new study suggests airborne plastic particles pollute the air and dry land as well.

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