This recent podcast from Derek Thompson makes a pretty compelling case that we should be doing more to avert potential harms from microplastics.
Microplastics Are Everywhere. How Dangerous Are They?
Plastic can be a lifesaving technology, yet the microplastics and nanoplastics that are produced by processing and recycling plastic are potentially life-threatening. What do the latest studies tell us—and what should we ask of future research?
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