New study: As global plastic production grows, so too does the concentration of microplastics in our bodies.| 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
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Microplastics draw scrutiny as potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease.| Los Angeles Times
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