Tiny plastic fibres are turning up in Urmia’s street dust, where samples ranged from 500 to 17,000 particles per kilogram, and researchers say children could face higher exposure than adults
Street dust in Iran's Urmia City is a significant source of microplastic exposure, particularly for children, a new study reveals. Scientists found thousands of microplastic particles per kilogram, predominantly fibers from clothing and textiles. This research highlights urban dust as a critical pathway for human contact with these pollutants, urging local action to mitigate exposure.
Street dust in Iran's Urmia City is a significant source of microplastic exposure, particularly for children, a new study reveals. Scientists found thousands of microplastic particles per kilogram, predominantly fibers from clothing and textiles. This research highlights urban dust as a critical pathway for human contact with these pollutants, urging local action to mitigate exposure.
