Study Finds Microplastics Stunt Earthworms’ Growth and Could Harm Soil Ecosystems

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By Olivia RosaneSep 12, 2019, 10:52 am1.2k ptsInterestingTop
The ocean isn't the only ecosystem threatened by microplastics. A first-of-its-kind study published Wednesday in Environmental Science and Technology found that particles from the kind of plastic commonly used in bags and bottles stunts the growth of earthworms, a finding with major implications for soil…

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