Plastic pollutes oceans, food, your body. Yet nations are divided over a global treaty. Why all eyes are on talks for a U.N.-led accord to cut plastic waste.| Los Angeles Times
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
Microplastics draw scrutiny as potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease.| Los Angeles Times
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