Microplastics absorb heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming — as if they weren't bad enough
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Microplastics absorb heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming — as if they weren't bad enough

May 12, 2026
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Climate scientists have discovered that microplastics and nanoplastics are helping to drive global warming by absorbing sunlight and radiation in the atmosphere.

 Microplastics absorb heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming — as if they weren't bad enough
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