"Uncovering the Widespread Health Risks of Microplastics"
TL;DR
Scientists are racing to understand the potential health impacts of microplastics, which have been found in human placentas, blood, organs, and tissues. The diverse types and chemical additives of microplastics present a daunting challenge for researchers. While some evidence suggests that microplastics could trigger health issues, the full extent of their impact remains unclear. With hundreds of millions of tons of plastics entering the environment annually, scientists are urging for precautionary measures and government regulation to limit the flow of plastics and protect human health.
- Microplastics are everywhere. Why don’t we know what they do to our health? The Washington Post
- Scientists make concerning discovery while studying human placentas: 'That's not good' The Cool Down
- A New Film at SXSW Warns of the Potential Harm of Microplastics The New York Times
- From SEMEN and breast milk to the heart and BRAIN: Scientists have found hormone-warping, cancer-causing microplastics in virtually EVERY part of our bodies Daily Mail
- Plastics Found in Every Human Placenta PEOPLE
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