Microplastic pollution affects a wide range of the planet's processes, from cloud formation to phytoplankton making our oxygen.
"From the evidence gathered, one can infer that #microplastic pollution plays a significant role in global warming and #ClimateChange and that MPs and climate change issues are inextricably linked. The current article bridges the gap between MPs and climate change challenges that were previously regarded separately."
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11270-024-07003-w
Turns out, farmers now sow fertiliser pods on their lands: callled "controlled release fertilizers" they are tiny versions of your laundry pods but filled with fertiliser.
Seeds are also individually wrapped in a plastic pouch.
The micropouches break down into smaller microplastics that remain in the soil. And as they say, you reap what you sow.
This disturbing report posted by @henkdeligt , run it through a translator if you dare.
https://apache.be/2024/04/03/boeren-zaaien-ook-microplastics
Turns out, farmers now sow fertiliser pods on their lands: callled "controlled release fertilizers" they are tiny versions of your laundry pods but filled with fertiliser.
Seeds are also individually wrapped in a plastic pouch.
The micropouches break down into smaller microplastics that remain in the soil. And as they say, you reap what you sow.