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Microplastics are infiltrating brain tissue, studies show: ‘There’s nowhere left untouched’ (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] [email protected] 43 points 3 weeks ago (19 children)

Still, researchers say that individuals should try to reduce their exposure by avoiding the use of plastic in preparing food, especially when microwaving; drinking tap water instead of bottled water; and trying to prevent the accumulation of dust, which is contaminated with plastics.

doomjak

The Food and Drug Administration says in a statement on its website that “current scientific evidence does not demonstrate that levels of microplastics or nanoplastics detected in foods pose a risk to human health.”

The American Chemistry Council, which represents plastic and chemical manufacturers, did not directly respond to questions about the recent studies finding microplastics in human organs. Kimberly Wise White, a vice-president with the group, noted that “the global plastics industry is dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of microplastics”.

The ACC seems unhinged with their responses to research and news about microplastics with all of the responses being some form of "nuh uh"

[–] [email protected] 30 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

lmao:

No, Microplastics Are Not The “New Acid Rain.” Not Even Close.

Sensational and ominous headlines such as “Plastic rain is the new acid rain” are in no way based on science. Microplastics are not acidic, and they don’t act like acid rain. In fact, the World Health Organization and others have noted that, while microplastics are present in the environment, existing evidence indicates they don’t pose a risk to human health.

Interestingly, the report referenced found the amount of microplastics in the environment represents only four percent of particles collected on average – and in some cases much less. The other 96 percent is comprised of natural materials like minerals, dirt and sand, insect parts, pollen, and more.

That's right, only 1/25th of small solid particles in the environment are plastic! We gotta get those numbers up!

Also, hilariously, every time you copy something from the web page, they embed a little "Learn more at: https://www.americanchemistry.com/chemistry-in-america/news-trends/blog-post/2020/no-microplastics-are-not-the-new-acid-rain-not-even-close"

Like sure, I'll happily link the rest of the screed because it has to be seen to be believed, don't worry.

[–] [email protected] 29 points 3 weeks ago

No, Microplastics Are Not The “New Acid Rain.” Not Even Close.

Correct, we actually did something about acid rain

[–] [email protected] 20 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Akshually sweatie plastics are not acidic so you can't say they're like ACID rain.

Checkmate tankies

[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 weeks ago

I think that sentence was by far the dumbest shit I’ve read in weeks.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

No, Microplastics Are Not The “New Acid Rain.” Not Even Close.

jagoff smuglord eco-porky this-is-fine

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 weeks ago

"We at American Chemistry do not condone the use of analogies"

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

a-guy

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

microplastic and its consequences really have been a disaster for the human race

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