Microplastics Are Literally Raining from the Sky—Even in Remote Mountains

14. Microplastics as Vectors for Pollutants

Microplastics have the ability to adsorb toxic chemicals such as heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants from their surrounding environment.
When these contaminated particles are ingested by living organisms, the pollutants can be released internally, intensifying ecological and health risks.
This role as carriers of hazardous substances adds another layer of concern to the microplastics crisis and is a key focus in environmental research.
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