Oceans Struggle to Absorb Earth's Carbon Dioxide as Microplastics Invade Their Waters

Experts call for 'urgent global action' after making disturbing discovery deep within the ocean: 'An overlooked link'

Tiny plastic particles floating in our oceans may be making our rising temperatures worse, according to a study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials. What's happening? Researchers have uncovered a troubling connection between plastic pollution in our seas and the acceleration of global warming. These minuscule plastic fragments, smaller than a pencil eraser and often too little to notice with the naked eye, are getting in the way of h…

Oceans struggle to absorb Earth's carbon dioxide as microplastics invade their waters

A new study reveals that microplastics are impairing the oceans' ability to absorb carbon dioxide, a process scientists find crucial for regulating Earth's temperature.

Microplastics Hindering Oceans’ Ability to Absorb CO2, Study Says

New study says microplastics interfere with the oceans’ ability to absorb carbon dioxide, by weakening their 'biological carbon pump'

Microplastics are undermining the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon

Research reveals microplastics may impair the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide, weakening a natural buffer against climate change.

Oceans struggle to absorb Earth’s carbon dioxide as microplastics invade their waters

Recent research reveals microplastics are flooding the world’s oceans, diminishing their ability to absorb carbon dioxide, an essential process to reg....