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Microplastics in the atmosphere: Higher emissions come from land areas than from the ocean, study finds

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The atmosphere is an important transport medium that carries microplastics to even the most remote parts of the world. These microplastics can be inhaled and pose a health risk to humans and animals. They can also settle out of the atmosphere and contaminate oceans and soils worldwide.

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Microplastics are everywhere: in the ocean, in the soil, and yes, even in the air we breathe. But exactly how much is floating around? Scientists didn't really have a good idea. A new study now shows that previous estimates were way off. Researchers from the University of Vienna analyzed nearly 2,800 measurements of […] Want to know more about science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .

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scientias.nl broke the news in Middelharnis, Netherlands on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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