Microplastic Affecting Ocean Also Found in Groundwater
Razi Berry Infestation of Microplastic contamination Microplastics contaminate the world’s surface waters, yet scientists have only just begun to explore their presence in groundwater systems. A new study is the first to report microplastics in fractured limestone aquifers – a groundwater source that accounts for 25 percent of the global drinking water supply. Microplastic fibers identified in […]
The Dangers of Microplastic
Razi Berry We live in a plastic world. From the carpets we walk on, to the clothes we wear, even the metal of our cars are coated with plastics of one kind or another. In recent years it has become more and more evident that these plastics are causing major environmental and health problems. Much […]
Health Risks of Microplastic Particles
Razi Berry The effect of plastics on our environment and physiology is becoming more and more discussed. A recent study conducted by the Austrian Federal Environmental Agency and the Medical University of Vienna has looked at the health risks of microplastic particles in humans. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has in turn […]