Microplastics influence cloud formation, potentially shaping weather and climate
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024
Microplastics, minuscule particles of plastic less than 5 millimeters in size, have been detected across various environments, from deep ocean trenches to mountain peaks and even clouds. New research from Penn State indicates these particles in the atmosphere could be influencing weather patterns and climate processes. Published in the journal 'Environmental Science and Technology: Air', t