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Scientists reviewed 7,000 studies on microplastics. Their alarming conclusion puts humanity on notice (theconversation.com)

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In short, microplastics are widespread, accumulating in the remotest parts of our planet. There is evidence of their toxic effects at every level of biological organisation, from tiny insects at the bottom of the food chain to apex predators.

Microplastics are pervasive in food and drink and have been detected throughout the human body. Evidence of their harmful effects is emerging.

The scientific evidence is now more than sufficient: collective global action is urgently needed to tackle microplastics – and the problem has never been more pressing.

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[–] Tylerdurdon@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

I've started paying attention to when something I'm about to eat had come in contact with plastic. It's bad. There's probably going to be the same level of disinformation on this as cigarettes or climate change. How do you decontaminate though? Didn't seem like temperature will rid water sufficiently, but that's just 1 piece.