Around the world, plastics find their way into farm fields. Climate change makes agricultural plastic, already a necessity for many crops, even more unavoidable for some farmers. Meanwhile, research ...

These figures underscore the hidden yet profound threat that microplastic pollution poses to global food security. Encouragingly, the study suggests a pathway for mitigation.

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Microplastics—tiny plastic particles—are now found in air, soil, and water, reaching plants worldwide. A new scientific study reveals they reduce photosynthesis by 7 to 12% on average, with ...

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Creative Commons (CC): This is a Creative Commons license. Attribution (BY): Credit must be given to the creator. Most studies on the effects of organisms on microplastic characteristics have focused ...