Polyester fibres, probably from textile manufacturing and laundry, make up the majority of microplastic pollution in the Arctic Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2264585-microplastics-found-across-the-arctic-may-be-fibres-from-laundry/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Tag: microplastic pollution
Microplastic pollution discovered near the top of Mount Everest
Tiny pieces of plastic called microplastics have have been found on Mount Everest. They have previously been detected in the Mariana trench so are now present at both the highest and deepest points on Earth Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2260499-microplastic-pollution-discovered-near-the-top-of-mount-everest/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Microplastic pollution reduces animal life at the bottom of lakes
High concentrations of microplastics roughly halved the number of animals that are important to the ecosystems in lakes, ponds and canals Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2231821-microplastic-pollution-reduces-animal-life-at-the-bottom-of-lakes/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Why should we care about microplastic pollution in the Thames?
At New Scientist Live next month, Alex McGoran will reveal the impact that plastics are having on the Thames and Clyde estuaries and what you can do to help Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2216105-why-should-we-care-about-microplastic-pollution-in-the-thames/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Tiny magnetic coils could help break down microplastic pollution
Carbon nanotubes designed to release plastic-eroding chemicals could clear the long-lasting trash from waterways. Source: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/tiny-magnetic-coils-could-help-break-down-microplastic-pollution4…