"Unlikely Microplastic Sink Discovered by Scientists"

A new study has found that trees, specifically the konara oak tree, may be acting as a sink for airborne microplastics by accumulating them on the waxy surface coating of their leaves. Microplastics, tiny plastic particles found nearly everywhere on Earth, have uncertain effects on human and environmental health due to the variable and indeterminate combination of chemicals present in them. The discovery highlights the importance of preserving forests as they provide yet another crucial service by filtering out microplastics from the air.