The growing concern about the contamination by microplastics led to the implementation of measures to mitigate its impact, such as the incorporation of filters in washing machines. These devices allow to reduce, although not completely eliminate, the release of...
A recent pilot study revealed that the everyday act of **chewing gum** could be significantly contributing to the intake of microplastics. Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in collaboration with the American Chemical Society (ACS), found...
Although progress has been made in the study of **(https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/alarmante-hallan-concentraciones-record-de-microplasticos-en-la-antartida/)** in the oceans, research related to **rivers**, particularly in **Latin America and the Caribbean**, is limited.
An analysis published in Science in 2024 estimated that between 10 and 40 million...
The "Nutec Plastic" project was launched within the framework of the **Network of Marine-Coastal Stressors Research in Latin America and the Caribbean (REMARCO)** with the aim of monitoring **microplastic pollution** in Antarctica. Initiated during the Summer Antarctic Campaign (CAV)...
Airborne microplastic pollution could have serious effects on human health, according to a meta-analysis carried out by the University of California. This study suggests that these tiny particles, in addition to damaging the reproductive, digestive, and respiratory systems, could...
Microplastics are found everywhere, even in everyday household items, so they can be consumed at any time without one realizing it. These tiny plastic particles have spread so much that it is difficult to track their origin and presence...
Micro and nanoplastics have invaded every corner of the planet, from drinking water to the human body. These tiny fragments, invisible to the naked eye, infiltrate the soil, air, and living organisms, causing environmental and health impacts that are...
Microplastics are not only found in the air, but also in the interior of animals that often serve as food, such as fish. In this sense, a group of scientists from the Amazon State University discovered that several species...
