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Microplastics in water found to generate damaging chemicals themselves
Original: Microplastics in water aren't inert and make damaging chemicals on their own
New research reported by Ars Technica shows microplastics floating in water are not chemically inert as long assumed. The particles actively react with their surroundings, producing damaging chemical compounds on their own. The finding suggests the health and environmental risks of microplastic pollution may be greater than just the physical presence of plastic particles, since the materials themselves generate harmful byproducts in water.
Why now: A new study challenges the common assumption that microplastics are inert, raising fresh concerns about water contamination.
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