Researchers found high levels of microplastics in human and dog testes. They say their presence could be behind a trend in diminishing sperm quantity and quality around the globe.| Los Angeles Times
The chemicals added to plastics are likely contributing more than $250 billion to annual healthcare costs in the United States, researchers say.| Los Angeles Times
Nanoplastics are microscopic flecks so small that they can be absorbed into human cells and tissue, as well as cross the blood-brain barrier.| Los Angeles Times
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California winds spread microplastics from natural fertilizers at higher concentrations than previously known, a team of UCLA researchers has found.| Los Angeles Times
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Ten years after California passed landmark legislation to reduce plastic bag use, the tonnage of discarded bags has skyrocketed. What happened?| Los Angeles Times
