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  Microplastics in water not harmful to humans, says WHO report

  

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  Experts find no proof minuscule particles are a threat to health but say more research is neededMicroplastics are increasingly found in drinking water, but there is no evidence so far that this poses a risk to humans, according to a new assessment by the World Health Organization.However, the United Nations body warned against complacency because more research is needed to fully understand how plastic spreads into the environment and works its way through human bodies. Continue reading...

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  Microplastics revealed in the placentas of unborn babies

  

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  Health impact is unknown but scientists say particles may cause long-term damage to foetusesMicroplastic particles have...

  Health impact is unknown but scientists say particles may cause long-term damage to foetusesMicroplastic particles have been revealed in the placentas of unborn babies for the first time, which the researchers said is “a matter of great concern”.The health impact of microplastics in the body is as yet unknown. But the scientists said they could carry chemicals that could cause long-term damage or upset...

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  Bottle-fed babies swallow millions of microplastics a day, study finds

  

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  Exposure is far higher than previously thought and also affects plastic food containersBottle-fed babies are swallowing...

  Exposure is far higher than previously thought and also affects plastic food containersBottle-fed babies are swallowing millions of microplastic particles a day, according to research described as a “milestone” in the understanding of human exposure to tiny plastics.Scientists found that the recommended high-temperature process for sterilising plastic bottles and preparing formula milk caused bottles to shed millions of microplastics and trillions of even smaller...

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  Revealed: microplastic pollution is raining down on city dwellers

  

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  Exclusive: London has highest level yet recorded but health impacts of breathing particles are unknownMicroplastic pollution...

  Exclusive: London has highest level yet recorded but health impacts of breathing particles are unknownMicroplastic pollution is raining down on city dwellers, with research revealing that London has the highest levels yet recorded.The health impacts of breathing or consuming the tiny plastic particles are unknown, and experts say urgent research is needed to assess the risks. Continue reading...

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