Microplastics Are Swirling Around in the Atmosphere, Where They Might Be Contributing to Climate Change
Researchers found atmospheric microplastics warm more than they cool, with the effect about five times stronger than their sunlight-scattering impact.
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Microplastics absorb heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming — as if they weren't bad enough
Climate scientists have discovered that microplastics and nanoplastics are helping to drive global warming by absorbing sunlight and radiation in the atmosphere.
A new scientific study shows that microplastics are not only polluting ecosystems, but also affecting the atmosphere, absorbing heat and contributing to global warming. Although their presence in the atmosphere has been known for years, their effects on the climate have only recently begun to be clarified. Now, a new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change has found that overall, plastic particles cause a warming effect. This is bec…
The fact that microplastics affect the entire life on Earth is now clear. However, the effects on the climate are only now in the focus.
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