Microbes Are Evolving to Digest Plastic, Study Finds

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By Paige BennettDec 14, 2021, 2:22 pm212 pts
It’s no secret that plastic is taking over our planet at a rapid pace. Now, researchers of one study have found that microbes in the oceans and soil all around the world are quickly evolving to digest the plastic. The study authors say these findings show “a measurable effect of plastic pollution on the…

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