'Invisible' microplastics spread in skies as global pollutant
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- Airborne microplastics are spreading globally, found in Mount Fuji's clouds, Arctic snow, and human lungs.
- Microplastics may contribute to extreme weather by facilitating cloud formation and emitting greenhouse gases.
- Studies show microplastics in lung tissues, raising health concerns despite unclear impacts.
- Sources include road dust, tire abrasion, and synthetic fibers; mitigation strategies involve reducing plastic use and forest absorption.
- Konara oak and paulownia trees show promise in absorbing airborne microplastics and addressing other environmental issues.