Published 3 hours ago • loading... • Updated 3 hours agoShow Less IconIndustry executives knew for decades about microplastics Summary by Los Angeles TimesExperts say we're just beginning to understand the harm the tiny bits of plastic we drink, eat and breathe are doing to our bodies. Documents from the 1970s and '80s show that industry scientists have been discussing microplastics for decades.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconLos Angeles TimesLean LeftFactualityOwnershipIndustry executives knew for decades about microplasticsExperts say we're just beginning to understand the harm the tiny bits of plastic we drink, eat and breathe are doing to our bodies. Documents from the 1970s and '80s show that industry scientists have been discussing microplastics for decades.3 hours ago·El Segundo, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated1 hour agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageLos Angeles Times broke the news in El Segundo, United States 3 hours ago on Monday, October 26, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsPlastics Plus IconLos Angeles, California Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsPlastics Plus IconLos Angeles, California Plus IconShow All