"Discovery of Microplastics in Pristine Sediment Layers Predating Human Activity"

European researchers studying sediment layers at three lakes in Latvia have discovered microplastics dating back to the 1700s, challenging the idea that microplastics could serve as a reliable indicator for the beginning of the Anthropocene Epoch. The presence of microplastics in geological layers untouched by modern humans highlights their pervasive infiltration of environments, raising concerns about their long-term impact on the planet.