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Microplastics: Little Plastic, Big Problems | Mountain Lake Journal

6th Grade – 8th Grade

9th Grade – 12th Grade

English

In 2016, plastic microbeads were discovered polluting the Great Lakes. Follow along as we speak to scientists about the issues that these and other microplastics can cause in our ecosystems and our health. Learn about microplastic pollution, the food chain, and toxins such as PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) and PAHs (Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons).