Plastics and the Environment

Are tiny bits of car tyres being blown to the Arctic? These scientists think so

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Research shows tyre materials (commonly known as 'road microplastics') might be getting blown to the Arctic. Image: Unsplash

David Elliott
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Previous studies have also looked at the impact of tyre wear and tear on the environment. Image: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Where do the ocean's microplastics come from? Image: IUCN/Statista
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