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New Measurements Reveal Far Higher Airborne Microplastics Over Chinese Megacities

A scanning‑electron method that detects particles about 200 nanometres wide indicates previous counts missed much of the pollution.

Korean Team Debuts Hydrogen-Plasma Torch That Recycles Mixed Plastics in 0.01 Seconds

Global Plastics Treaty Talks Stall as Deadline Looms

Microplastics in Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Rising Mental Health Risks