Tag: microplastics
Tire wear: Attention, fine dust!
Heavy battery cars produce more tire wear – and thereby worsen the city air. source site
Oceans: Microplastics: No negative consequences for fish
seas Microplastics: No negative consequences for fish Fish embryos develop undamaged despite adherent microplastic fibers (arrows). photo © Thünen Institute/dpa Plastic waste in the sea is considered a major threat…
No, masks are not the cause of microplastics found in the lungs
“Masks help implant microplastics deep in the lungs…” For several days, this alert has been shared hundreds of times on social networks. Worried, one of our readers sent us this…
Munich: Action of the Isar fishermen against microplastics and microwaste – Munich
When the summer celebrations on the Isar are over, tons of rubbish are often left behind. Garbage collectors have to collect around 4,000 kilograms on the beaches in Munich on…
Pollution: First study on microplastics in the depths of the Northeast Atlantic
environmental pollution First study on microplastics in the depths of the Northeast Atlantic Microplastic particles stick to an adhesive strip on a finger. Photo: Bernd Wüstneck/zb/dpa © dpa-infocom GmbH Small…
Microplastics discovered for the first time in Antarctic snow – Knowledge
Researchers have discovered microplastics in Antarctic snow for the first time. “It’s incredibly sad, but finding microplastics in the fresh snow of Antarctica underscores the scale of plastic pollution even…
Because of Corona, more smokers in Germany again
According to a survey, more people in Germany smoked cigarettes than before during the corona pandemic. Almost 33 percent of people over the age of 14 now smoke, according to…
Bavaria: Professor swims 2700 kilometers through the Danube – Bavaria
Interviewed by Thomas Balbier It’s Tuesday, shortly before 1 p.m., when Andreas Fath is caught dry. Actually, the chemistry professor from Furtwangen University should be swimming in the Danube and…
Study: Researchers found microplastics in the lungs of living people for the first time
New study results In eleven out of 13 samples: Researchers have detected microplastics in the lungs of living people for the first time Microplastics: The tiny particles can enter the…
Microplastics: Researchers detect particles in humans (video)
pollution Proven in blood: Researchers discover microplastics in humans Watch the video: Researchers discover microplastics in humans. Video source: n-tv.de More Microplastics can now be found almost everywhere – including…