Experts issue warning about insidious risk found in common types of underwear: 'Can slowly leach out'

Experts warn laundry habits can worsen the problem. Fabric softeners, for example, can introduce chemical residues that coat ...
The Cool Down on MSNOpinion

First-of-its-kind project maps mysterious hotspots hidden along scenic coastline: 'Reflecting decades of … patterns'

"Every grain of sand tells a story." First-of-its-kind project maps mysterious hotspots hidden along scenic coastline: ...
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Researchers make concerning discovery at bottom of popular lake: 'Shows how pervasive our impact is'

Austin, Texas, has a growing microplastic problem in its soil and bodies of water. Danielle Zaleski, a student at the University of Texas' Jackson School of Geosciences, pulled a core sample from the ...
The Conversation

Solving the world’s microplastics problem: 4 solutions cities and states are trying after global treaty talks collapsed

Professor of Law and Associate Dean for International Affairs, Wake Forest University While U.S. and global solutions seem far off, policies to limit harm from microplastics are gaining traction at ...
CNET

These Everyday Kitchen Utensils Are Leaking Plastics Into Your Food

Microplastics are all over your kitchen, and plastic utensils are part of the problem. Plastic utensils could be leaking ...
WBAY

3 BRILLIANT MINUTES: Microplastics for a healthy smile

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Brad has discussed microplastics many times in 3 Brilliant Minutes and how it’s in our water, our land, our bodies. And now we’re finding it in our smiles. Our interest in ...