Plastic particles left behind by vehicle tyres and brake pads are threatening ecosystems and marine life across the world, according to new research
Plastic pollution from vehicles is being blown into the world's oceans, research has found. File pic.
More than 200,000 tonnes of small plastic particles deposited on roads all over the globe are being carried by global winds into the oceans, the study shows.Microplastics are being found all over the planet. File pic The findings, published in the journal Nature Communications, are the latest to showcase the impact microplastics are having on all areas of life worldwide.The new study estimated that 550,000 tonnes of particles were shed by tyres and brakes every year and that some of the finest debris can remain in the air for a month.More from Sky Ocean Rescue
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