How microplastics are likely helping to heat up the planet

[Brittany Friedman]

Hi Plastics Team, 

I am forwarding this article from WaPo: How microplastics are likely helping to heat up the planet

Some key findings to consider: 

• "Black and colored particles showed absorption levels nearly 75 times higher than pristine, non-pigmented plastics. The scientists also found that different sizes of particles absorb light at different intensities — and that how they absorb light can change as they age."
• "The effect of one year’s microplastic emissions globally is approximately equivalent to 200 coal-fired power plants running for that year. But that rough estimate does not factor the longer-term repercussions of microplastics decaying and persisting in the environment for decades to come."

Let's chat about this at our meeting next week!

Brittany Friedman

CAC Plastics & Toxins Co-lead

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[Kathy Schaeffer]

Hi Brittany,

I was able to read a little but don't have a paid subscription. Looking forward to discussing next week- very interesting.

Kathy

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[Derede Arthur]

Here's an open-access link to the WaPo article: https://wapo.st/4d5HNgj

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