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Microplastics in crops may threaten food production

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Plastic in plants: What it means for your food – DW – 08/13/2025

Plastic in soil can get into plant cells, slowing photosynthesis. That may mean smaller harvests. Scientists are racing to pin down how big the risk is.

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We are fucked
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  we just need to eat more plastic so our body gets used to it!
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    Probably in a couple million years.

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