Browsing: microplastics

Microplastics are entering human lungs and damaging healthy cells, raising cancer risks, according to a new study from MedUni Vienna. Latest | Pollution

NGT seeks report on microplastic contamination in Bhopal’s lakes after recent findings revealed alarming levels of plastic pollution in Bhoj Wetland system. Latest

Microplastic waste is rising in Bhopal’s Bhoj Wetland. Can India’s key urban wetland fight back? This report explores expert views, risks, and steps to reduce plastic pollution through better local planning and wetland care. Madhya Pradesh | Biodiversity

Farmers embrace plastic mulching for higher crop yields, but scientists warn of severe environmental and health risks from microplastic pollution. | On Ground

A significant portion of our fabrics—over 60%—are composed of plastic materials. These synthetic textiles, once discarded,

Scientists have discovered that plastics start releasing their chemical additives into the environment as soon as they are discarded

Learn more about microplastics in clouds with this new study. Find out how these particles of five millimeters or less

In a recent study, scientists detected microplastics within human heart tissues for the first time, raising questions about potential health

First discovered on July 23 at Aksa Beach, Mumbai by a lifeguard who mistook it for jellyfish. Experts later confirmed it to be nurdles. 

Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered that gray whales feeding off the Oregon coast 21 million microplastic particles