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

22. The Consequences of Inaction

If microplastic pollution is not addressed, it will continue to build up in even the most remote and vulnerable ecosystems, posing risks to wildlife and human health.
The fact that microplastics now fall with rain and snow highlights the scale and urgency of the crisis.
Without meaningful intervention, these persistent particles could become an enduring part of our planet’s landscape.
For a deeper look at the potential outcomes, see National Geographic.