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Through statistical analysis of data from around the world, scientists have determined that multiple natural and human stressors reduce levels of biodiversity
Aresearch team has demonstrated that spray paints used for graffiti cause an extensive amount of microplastic pollution in the surrounding soil. Analysing soil samples, scientists recorded hundreds of thousands of microplastic particles per kilogram of dry soil.
Public awareness of microplastics as a problematic contaminant is growing. So far, increasing contamination by plastic particles has been detected mainly in bodies of water. But soil contamination .