A groundbreaking study reveals that microplastics are impairing plant photosynthesis, leading to significant crop losses. By 2045, this could push an additional 400 million people into starvation, exacerbating global hunger.
Microplastics, smaller than 5 millimeters, infiltrate soil, water and air, affecting staple crops like wheat, rice and maize. Asia, the largest producer of these crops,…
