But how much plastic are we really breathing in? And should we be worried? A modelling study published in the journal Nature ...

You’ve already inhaled thousands of microscopic particles today. Some will be dust, pollen or soot, and some are plastic.

The air quality alert was issued July 14 for four central Ohio counties.

Residents in rural Pōkeno are worried that a proposed concrete crushing plant might get the go ahead to operate on their ...

July 14, 2026 expert reaction to micro- and nano-plastics in the coronary circulation and air pollution exposure in ischaemic heart disease presentation . A study published in Eur ...

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In a small European study, people who’d suffered a serious heart attack were more likely to have micro- and nanoplastics in their blood. Looking at about 60 people, scientists found the tiny plastics ...