A new study led by an international team of scientists highlights tire particles (TPs) as the leading contributor to microplastics and calls for urgent, targeted research to address their unique environmental and health risks.

A new study led by an international team of scientists highlights tire particles (TPs) as the leading contributor to microplastics and calls for urgent, targeted research to address their unique environmental and health risks.

Accounting for nearly one-third of all microplastics,

Fry from Futurama, shocked but not shocked meme.

  • FireRetardant@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    9 days ago

    I like to remind people of these things when they have a massive SUV but claim it is “good for the planet” just because it is electric.

    No car is good for the planet. Some are better than others but they are all bad and destructive compared to nearly any alternative mode of transportation.