We’ve been worried about microplastics in our food, water, and even our bodies—but now they’re coming for the plants too? That’s right, the tiny plastic invaders are messing with photosynthesis, making plants less efficient at doing their one job: turning sunlight into food. If this keeps up, we might have to start photosynthesizing ourselves—good luck with that, humans.
Microplastics Are Disrupting Photosynthesis, And The Impact Could Be Huge