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The microplastics time-bomb in our bodies

2023

Summary

This piece reports that scientists are increasingly concerned about microplastics — particles smaller than 5mm found throughout our environment, everyday products, and now human bodies — and are warning of potentially grave long-term health consequences.

Scientists are warning against grave long-term consequences. Researchers are increasingly worried about microplastics – plastic particles smaller than 5 millimetres across – and if they can damage human health. Studies show they are widespread in our environment – in everyday products in homes and offices; in oceans, rivers, the soil and even in rain over […]

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