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Oct 27, 2021

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A Slightly Greener Thing

Microplastic Pollution Is a Much Bigger Problem Than You Realize

The latest research suggests that our bodies, like our oceans and ground soils, are now dumping grounds for microplastic waste

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Markham Heid

Markham Heid

I write about health, science, and psychology. My work has appeared in Time magazine, the New York Times, Vice, and elsewhere. I live in Germany.

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