Tyres shed tiny microplastics as they move over roadways. Rain washes those tire wear particles into ditches, where they flow into streams, lakes, rivers and oceans.
Study by US scientists, published in the journal Nature Medicine, also found that dementia patients had up to 10 times as much plastic accumulation in their brains as everyone else.
A panel, constituted by the FSSAI after a study in August found microplastics in salt & sugar sold in India, is finalising its recommendations, ThePrint has learnt.
When microplastics settle in your skin, they release harmful substances like BPA, which affect your hormones. It’s not about a couple of breakouts that come and go.
Study by Delhi NGO Toxics Link reveals microplastics in several Indian brands. Their unique nature & lack of comprehensive data have made it hard to fully understand their impact.
Microplastics in atmosphere can lead to lung inflammation, increase chance of reproductive issues & cancer. Study by IIT Patna researchers published in Journal of Hazardous Materials.
The study by Gyres Institute concluded that the acceleration of plastic densities in oceans — including beaches —demands 'urgent international policy interventions'.
Trump's goal of ending the Iranian nuclear programme cannot be accomplished without overthrowing the Islamic regime in Iran, which is likely not possible without a ground invasion.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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