A study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology for found microplastics in the hearts and blood of humans undergoing cardiac surgery.

Microplastics Found In Human Hearts For First Time, Showing Impact Of Pollution::A study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology for found microplastics in the hearts and blood of humans undergoing cardiac surgery.

  • a_spooky_specter@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Pretty sure plastics save more.lives than they destroy. Modern medicine isn’t nearly as effective without them.

    • WigglyTortoise@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
      6·
      1 year ago

      Not necessarily the creation of plastic–I agree that it’s very beneficial–but the management of plastic. As we’re seeing now, plastic can be very destructive to life when it’s used and disposed of irresponsibly. The filter in this case is being able to use plastic for its good without letting its harmful aspects get out of control.