University of Iowa College of Engineering: Study - Microplastics May Be Warming Our Planet
May 08, 2026
May 08, 2026
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news:
* * *
Study: Microplastics may be warming our planet
Tiny particles of plastic found in the air may be warming our planet, according to a new study released this week.
Airborne micro- and nanoplastics may contribute to global warming at a level equivalent to 16.2% of that caused by black carbon, or soot, with higher values seen over ocea . . .
* * *
Study: Microplastics may be warming our planet
Tiny particles of plastic found in the air may be warming our planet, according to a new study released this week.
Airborne micro- and nanoplastics may contribute to global warming at a level equivalent to 16.2% of that caused by black carbon, or soot, with higher values seen over ocea . . .