Source Data Underlying Figures S2, S3, and 4 for Atmospheric Microplastics on Mount Everest

Summary

Scientists found tiny plastic particles (microplastics) floating in the air even on Mount Everest, one of the most remote places on Earth, showing that plastic pollution can travel through the atmosphere over long distances. This matters because if microplastics can reach the top of the world's highest mountain, they're likely present in the air we breathe everywhere else too, raising questions about long-term exposure that scientists are still working to understand. Note: This particular dataset shares the raw numbers behind the study's charts and figures rather than presenting new health conclusions itself, so it's best understood as supporting evidence for the broader research findings.