Jessica Hodge+FollowEarthworms Are Eating Plastic?!Microplastics aren’t just in the ocean—they’re showing up inside earthworms, slugs, and even ladybugs in our local parks and gardens! Researchers found that 30% of earthworms had plastic in their stomachs, mostly from synthetic clothing fibers. This isn’t just gross—it could mess with soil health and even impact animals (and people!) higher up the food chain. If you want to help, try wearing more natural fabrics and wash synthetics less often. Wild, right? #microplastics #environment #earthworms #Science81Share
megangibson+FollowMicroplastics Are Messing With Earthworms?!Just learned that microplastics in soil are actually weakening earthworms’ immune systems! 😳 Scientists found that even tiny amounts of polystyrene (the stuff in packaging) can drop earthworm immune function by 40% in just two weeks. Since earthworms are basically the soil’s clean-up crew, this could mess with crop yields and soil health big time. Some researchers say biochar and even certain bugs might help clean up the mess, but wow, makes you rethink all that plastic we use! #microplastics #earthworms #soilhealth #environment #plasticpollution #Science30Share
