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Microplastics in the Air Are Making Earth Hotter, Study Finds

The tiny particles trap heat in the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change.

A pedestrian uses a umbrella to shield from the sun near a sign showing a temperature of 41C (106F) in Valencia, Spain, on Aug. 11, 2025.Photographer: Michael Robinson Chavez/Bloomberg

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By Todd Woody, Heesu Lee, and Aaron Clark

May 5, 2026 at 2:55 PM UTC

Today’s newsletter looks at new research on microplastics, which, in addition to being present in soil, food and the human body, are trapping heat in the atmosphere. Plus, how the conflict in the Middle East has led to soaring EV sales and solar panel imports in South Korea.

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