​The Invisible Contaminant: A Comprehensive Report on the History, Pollution, and Biological Impacts of Microplastics ​I. Executive Summary ​Microplastic pollution represents a profound and pervasive global crisis, transitioning from a visible issue of macroscopic litter to an insidious threat at the microscopic and molecular level. These synthetic solid particles, defined as ranging in size from… Continue reading ​The Invisible Contaminant: A Comprehensive Report on the History, Pollution, and Biological Impacts of Microplastics

(1) Trace the history of microplastics as an environmental concern, defining the term and identifying when scientific research on the topic began. (2) Investigate the primary sources and formation processes of microplastic pollution in various environments, including oceans, freshwater, and soil. (3) Examine the documented impacts of microplastics on different ecosystems and life species, including… Continue reading Microplastics: History, Impact, Solutions