Microplastics, or tiny fragments of plastics that haven’t completely broken down, are basically everywhere.
They can be found in rubbish, dust, fabrics, cosmetics, cleaning products, rain, seafood, produce, table salt, and more, according to Harvard Magazine. They’re in our bodies, too: microplastics have been discovered in our blood, saliva, liver, kidneys, and even the placenta in pregnant individuals.
Some worry these might hurt our health, though not all experts agree. Either way, though, new research has suggested that sub-5mm pieces could be heating our planet further.
How can microplastics impact global warming?
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