For years, studies have suggested that plastic particles have been detected in the human body...

A deluge of research has painted a picture of our world being drowned in tiny, inescapable microplastics. Our guilt over plastic particles being found...

A deluge of research has painted a picture of our world being drowned in tiny, inescapable microplastics. Our guilt over plastic particles being found...

Studies detecting microplastics throughout human bodies have made for alarming reading in recent years. But last week, the Guardian’s environment...

New findings have some scientists concerned about the technology used to detect tiny pieces of plastic in the body.

New findings have some scientists concerned about the technology used to detect tiny pieces of plastic in the body.

Joe Yates, Prof Philip J Landrigan, Prof Jennifer Kirwan and Prof Jamie Davies respond to an article on doubts raised about studies on microplastics...

It is true that science is self-correcting. Over the long term this means that we can generally trust its results – but up close, correction can be...

It is true that science is self-correcting. Over the long term this means that we can generally trust its results – but up close, correction can be...

Plastic pollution could double its harm to human health in the coming decades if current production trends continue, according to a new study that...