Microplastics have been found in the bodies of people, animals and in various parts of the world – from snow in the distant Arctic to the clouds of Mount Fuji
Researchers are already finding microplastics in all environments and organisms. There is still no clear opinion about the dangers of micro- (particles less than 5 mm) and nanoparticles (less than 100 nm) plastic to humans and to the terrestrial biota in general. Apparently, common plastics such as polyethylene and polypropylene are harmless in themselves. However, additives added by manufacturers to plastics to improve their performance properties and which are secret know-how to society and regulatory authorities can cause serious harm to the environment. And most importantly, plastic particles are adsorbents and carriers of chemical and bacterial pollution.
Pakistan-India relations are united by air pollution
Delhi and Lahore have been named the most polluted cities in the world. Pakistani Lahore was once called the “city of gardens,” but now most of the trees in this city have been cut down, and in recent decades alone it has lost about 75% of its green spaces. Today, the population of Lahore is more than 13 million people, and the city itself has become one of the most polluted in the world. Scientists note that it will soon become unsuitable for life.
Scientists have confirmed the dangers of reusable plastic tableware
Studies have shown that reusable plastic bottles contaminate water with hundreds of potentially dangerous toxic substances from the walls of the vessel. And if the bottle has been in the dishwasher, then the number of such elements increases to thousands.
The Russian Federal Space Program includes the creation of a garbage collector from geostationary orbits
The federal space program, designed in Russia until 2025, provides for the creation of a satellite for cleaning up space debris, RIA Novosti reports.