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Common Asian plant in Brazil shows potential for removing microplastics from water - EurekAlert!

Common Asian plant in Brazil shows potential for removing microplastics from water - EurekAlert!

This Algae Could One Day Pull Microplastics out of Your Drinking Water

The air throughout our homes is infused with microplastics. But there are things you can do to breathe less of them

EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water

​Research from McGill University found that steeping a single premium "silken" (plastic) tea bag at brewing temperature releases approximately 11.6 billion microplastics and 3.1 billion nanoplastics into a single cup of tea.

RFK, Jr., and EPA announce plan to track microplastics in tap water and humans

Scientists Found a Big Problem With How We Measure Microplastics

Scientists Say This Popular Food Could Help Your Body Get Rid of Microplastics

Beyond pollution: Microplastics found to fuel climate change by disrupting global carbon cycle - EurekAlert!

U-M study reveals nitrile and latex gloves may cause overestimation of microplastics - EurekAlert!

A High School Student Just Built a Water Filter That Removes 96% of Microplastics, Without Expensive Equipment

Prolonged exposure to microplastics disrupts the metabolism of Mediterranean octocorals - EurekAlert!

Microplastics are falling from the sky and polluting forests

Microplastics may be quietly damaging your brain and fueling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Improperly disposed wet wipes could shed microplastics in rivers - EurekAlert!

Microplastics May Be Fueling Parkinson's Disease, Scientists Warn

How worried should you be about microplastics?

Microplastics found in 90% of prostate cancer tumors, study reveals

Microplastics in soil may reshape microbial genes and threaten ecosystem stability - EurekAlert!