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How microplastics are likely helping to heat up the planet - The Washington Post
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A new study finds that tiny, often-colored microplastic particles absorb sunlight and can warm the atmosphere. These minuscule plastics are widespread in air, water and soil, so their collective light-absorbing effect may represent an underrecognized contribution to atmospheric heating. That added warming, while small per particle, could compound other climate drivers and influence large-scale outcomes like polar ice loss and regional heat extremes.
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