Microplastics Impair Photosynthesis: A Looming Ecological Disaster
A new study reveals that microplastics significantly reduce photosynthesis in various plant species, impacting crop yields by 4-13.5% annually over the next 25 years. This reduction in photosynthesis, averaging 7-12%, could severely impact global food security and exacerbate climate change by hindering carbon sequestration. The study underscores the urgent need for a global treaty on plastic pollution, as even a 13% reduction in environmental microplastics could mitigate photosynthesis loss by 30%. Failure to act will lead to far-reaching ecological damage.
John Q. Hosedrinker