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
Jessica Hodge+FollowMicroplastics Have Been With Us for Decades?!Just found out scientists discovered microplastics in bugs from the 1970s—yep, plastic pollution has been sneaking into nature (and probably us) way longer than we thought. They found colorful plastic bits in preserved insect cases, meaning microplastics have been everywhere for 50+ years. No wonder they’re now in our bodies, food, and water. Kinda wild, right? Makes me rethink all those single-use plastics and synthetic clothes. Anyone else freaked out? #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #EcoAnxiety #ScienceNews #Environment #Science31Share
Zachary Gutierrez+FollowGhost Forests Are Taking Over the CoastHave you seen those creepy, dead tree graveyards popping up along the coast? Scientists say rising sea levels are turning forests into "ghost forests"—and we’re about 50 years behind on fixing it. Instead of lush woods, we’re getting marshes full of invasive reeds, and it’s messing with wildlife, storm protection, and even the carbon cycle. Wild to think how fast climate change is transforming our landscapes! #ClimateChange #GhostForests #Environment #SeaLevelRise #NatureNews #Science184Share
Amber Mcguire+FollowFly-tippers’ Cars Are Getting Crushed!Wild update: England is officially done with fly-tippers dumping trash everywhere. Councils are teaming up with police to actually seize and CRUSH the vehicles used in illegal dumping. Jail time is on the table too—up to five years! Plus, fly-tippers might have to pay for their own car’s storage and seizure. Drones and mobile CCTV are being used to catch them in the act. Honestly, it’s about time someone took out the trash—literally! #FlyTipping #WasteCrime #Environment #UKNews #CommunityCleanUp #Transportation81Share
Michael Flores+FollowMicroplastics Are Everywhere—Even Here?!Just found out scientists discovered microplastics in every major European river they tested—including the Thames and Tiber. Even though the numbers seem small, fast-flowing rivers like the Rhône are carrying thousands of plastic bits every second. These tiny plastics are in our water, food, and even the air we breathe. Some companies are ditching plastic, and researchers are finding ways to clean it up, but it’s wild how far this stuff has spread. Anyone else freaked out by how unavoidable microplastics are? #Microplastics #Pollution #EcoNews #PlasticFree #Environment #Science10Share
