Microplastics have been found in clouds near the top of China s Mount Tai. These tiny particles could change the way clouds form and impact weather on Earth by cooling temperatures.
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Get latest articles and stories on Science at LatestLY. Researchers have published their findings in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters. They speculate that these tiny particles may have a role in cloud formation and, as a result, weather. Science News | Microplastics Detected in Clouds May Impact Weather: Study.
A new study has shown that microplastics can be found in mountain clouds, while also providing early evidence that they might possibly affect cloud formation.