Researchers investigate occurrence of microplastics in cloud water

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than 5 mm in diameter, have been found in various organs of humans and animals. These particles end up in the ocean and disperse as ocean spray, entering the atmosphere. A recent study by Japanese scientists found that microplastics are a significant component of clouds, leading to "plastic rainfall" and potentially causing irreversible environmental damage.

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