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Because plastics are persistent, they fragment into pieces that are susceptible to wind entrainment. Then microplastics can then be lifted up by the wind, and then washed from the atmosphere (washout)

Airborne Microplastics Contribute to Global Warming, Study Finds

Research published in Nature reveals that minuscule plastic particles in the atmosphere interact with sunlight to trap heat.

6 hours ago

Power line, pipe, and large earth mound in a field.

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IEA: Methane Emission Cuts Could Boost Global Gas Supply Amid Crisis

The International Energy Agency reports that tackling methane leaks could unlock billions of cubic metres of gas to alleviate energy supply pressures caused by the Iran crisis.

7 hours ago

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