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

15. Impact on Mountain Ecosystems

Mountain ecosystems are especially susceptible to microplastic contamination because of their delicate soils, specialized plant and animal life, and generally low capacity for breaking down pollutants.
The infiltration of microplastics threatens to disrupt local food webs and interfere with vital water cycles in these environments.
Continuous monitoring and research are essential to understand and mitigate the ongoing ecological disruptions.
For an in-depth look at these impacts, visit Global Change Biology.