Tiny plastic particles drifting in Earth’s atmosphere could have a significant warming effect, a new study finds ...

Airborne plastic particles, particularly colorful ones, absorb more sunlight than they reflect, which can heat the ...

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Annika Seppälä, Senior Lecturer in Geophysics, ...

A study says the coloring of microplastics can make a big difference in how much they heat up the Earth.

Microplastics and nanoplastics are so small and lightweight they can be swept into the air, where they may be helping to heat up the planet, new research finds ...

If you look up at the sky on a clear day, chances are you'll notice thin, white clouds—also known as contrails—following behind airplanes. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news ...

A recent study has uncovered compelling evidence suggesting that the climate effects of new particles in urban areas have been significantly underestimated. Particles play a crucial role in climate ...

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Across the world, air pollution is associated with more early deaths than any other environmental exposure, raising risks of dying from lung cancer, respiratory infection, heart and lung disease and ...