Microplastics in newborn babies — a hidden peril

by Nazanin Meshkat | 12 Feb 2021 | Decoders, Environment, Health and Wellness, University of Toronto Journalism Fellows

They are far smaller than a human hair. But microplastics have been found in newborn babies and pose a growing threat to humans’ health. A researcher displays a piece of polystyrene foam found in a thick liquid made up of sea water, diatom phytoplankton and...