A new study of airborne plastic particles finds that microplastic pollution is escalating around the world. Tiny remains of plastic are more ubiquitous than science had known, according to researchers from Cornell University and Utah State University who teamed up for the study. The research findings were published on Monday, April 12, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. … Continue reading Microplastic pollution is escalating around the world – study
Billions of microplastics particles are swirling around in the atmosphere
Experts consider plastic pollution as one of the most pressing environmental problems. Unfortunately, existing studies on microplastics – tiny pieces of plastic – have primarily focused on their impacts on rivers and oceans. Now, a study led by researchers from Utah State University (USU) and Cornell University revealed that microplastics “spiral around the globe” in the atmosphere. In fact, microplastics can … Continue reading Billions of microplastics particles are swirling around in the atmosphere
Microplastic pollution found near summit of Mount Everest
Scientists from the University of Plymouth in the U.K. recently made a disturbing discovery near the summit of Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth: microplastics. Microscopic pieces of plastic were found just a few hundred feet short of the peak of the 29,000-foot mountain, at a spot known as the balcony. The scientists collected snow samples from 11 locations on … Continue reading Microplastic pollution found near summit of Mount Everest
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 