Richard Stallman on Nostr: A research project estimates that microplastics cut crop production by 4% or more by ...

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/10/microplastics-hinder-plant-photosynthesis-study-finds-threatening-millions-with-starvation

A research project estimates that microplastics cut crop production by 4% or more by hampering photosynthesis when they get into plants. They also retard the growth of algae, which slows the growth of sea animals.