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Japanese scientists have found microplastics present in cloud water samples collected from Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama. Analysis revealed between 6.7 to 13.9 pieces of microplastic per liter of cloud water. Nine types of polymers and one type of rubber were identified. Microplastics have been shown to degrade when exposed to sunlight, contributing to greenhouse gases. This suggests microplastics may now be an intrinsic part of clouds and the atmosphere. Microplastics are ingested by both humans and animals, and have been detected in various organs. An estimated 10 million tons of microplastics end up in the oceans each year through ocean spray. If not addressed, plastic air pollution poses risks to climate change and the environment.
The study provides the first evidence of microplastics present in cloud water.
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