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A newly published study shows that microplastic particles can have the same effects as water vapor, producing ice crystals that are 5 to 10 degrees Celsius hotter than droplets without microplastics.


Clouds affect Earth’s weather and climate in many ways. New research suggests that the presence of microplastic particles could alter these processes.

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