microplastics

Scientists have discovered polluting microplastic in the lungs of living people for the first time, more proof that the particles are practically everywhere.

Plastic Lungs

Studies

It's absolutely everywhere.

Scientists Find Microplastics Deep Inside Human Lungs

Scientists took a look at blood samples from 22 healthy, adult donors and discovered microplastic particles in 17 of them.

Plastic Horror

Developments

"The big question is what is happening in our body?"

Oh Great: Scientists Are Finding Microplastics in Human Blood Now

Researchers in Norway have discovered evidence of microplastic in newborn babies. They believe it's impossible to stop kids from ingesting plastic.

Body Horror

"This is concerning."

Researchers Find Microplastics Inside Newborn Babies

Increasing levels of s ynthetic chemicals and plastics found in the environment and inside our bodies could wreak havoc on our reproductive system.

Hormone Disruption

"Now, it seems, humanity is reaching a breaking point."

Pollution Is Shrinking Human Penises, Warns Famous Environmentalist

A team from Arizona State University found nanoplastic particles in all 47 examined human lungs, liver, spleen, and kidney samples.

Plastic Fantastic

"In a few short decades, we've gone from seeing plastic as a wonderful benefit to considering it a threat."

Scientists Find Microplastics Inside Human Organs

A new German study concluded that 97 percent of blood and urine samples from 2,500 chidlren between three and 17 showed toxic levels of plastic byproducts.

Will Somebody Think of the Children?

Microplastics aren't just showing up in our oceans — they're showing up in kids.

Scientists Tested Children and 97 Percent Contained Toxic Plastic Byproducts

The EU is considering a microplastics ban that would prevent 40,000 tons of the tiny particles from entering the environment every year.

Plastic Prohibition

The plastics are in everything from cosmetics and detergents to paints and fertilizers.

The EU Is Considering a Major Microplastics Ban

Crap News

Our plastic waste can now be found in our... uhh... bodily waste.

Microplastics Are Already in Our Bodies, According to a New Study

Plastic bottles pollute the planet, and also your innards.

You're Probably Drinking Microplastics With Your Bottled Water

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