Microplastics found in rural woodland at higher levels than in city centers

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Jan 12, 2026, 4:18 pm52 pts
Air-polluting microplastics have been found in rural environments in greater quantities than in urban locations, researchers say. Scientists led by the University of Leeds detected up to 500 microscopic particles of plastic per square meter per day in an area of woodland during the three-month study—almost…

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