How Climate Change Intensifies Chemical and Plastic Pollution in Water Systems
A Warming Planet, a Toxic CycleClimate change doesn’t only melt glaciers — it magnifies water contamination. Rising temperatures, droughts, and floods accelerate the breakdown of plastics, releasing micro- and nanoplastic fragments into rivers and aquifers. According to Nature Climate Change (2024), extreme heat and UV radiation increase polymer degradation by over 60 %, while storm […]
From River to Brain — Tracking the Journey of Plastic Pollution
The Plastic Pathway Through the Planet — and the BodyEvery plastic fragment that enters a river begins a journey that doesn’t end in the ocean — it ends in us. Studies in Nature Geoscience (2024) reveal that micro- and nanoplastics migrate through river sediments into groundwater, drinking systems, and ultimately the bloodstream. Once circulating, these […]
Water, Immunity, and Inflammation — The Overlooked Link
Your Immune System Starts with What You DrinkThe human immune system depends on the body’s ability to maintain internal balance — a process directly influenced by water quality. When drinking water carries microplastics, PFAS, heavy metals, or chlorine byproducts, these compounds can trigger low-grade inflammation and disrupt immune regulation (Frontiers in Immunology, 2024).Microplastics, in particular, […]
Plastic in Our Organs – Where Do Microplastics End Up?
Traces of Plastic in Vital Organs Scientists have now detected microplastics in the liver, kidneys, lungs, and even the heart. A 2022 study from the University of Arizona examined post-mortem tissue samples and found microplastics in every organ tested. This suggests that plastic exposure is not just a temporary issue—these particles may accumulate in the body over time.
From Sea to Soil – Microplastics are Everywhere
Microplastics have invaded our planet and have become so widespread that they’re finding their way into our food chain.
Whales Under Attack: The Alarming Invasion of Plastic in Our Oceans
A recent study conducted by Stanford University has revealed that whales eat up to 10 million microplastic pieces per day!