Microplastics have recently been detected in atmospheric fallout in Greater Paris. Due to
their small size, they can be inhaled and may induce lesions in the respiratory system …

Abstract Microplastics (of size< 5 mm) pollution in our environment is of current concern by
researchers, public media and non-governmental organizations. Implications by their …

Microplastic fibers, also known as microfibers, are the most abundant microplastic forms
found in the environment. Microfibers are released in massive numbers from textile …

The deleterious effects of ambient air pollution on human health have been consistently
documented by many epidemiologic studies worldwide, and it has been calculated that …

Micro-sized plastics were first examined for atmospheric environment in 2016. From then on,
they have been detected in both indoor and outdoor atmospheric samples, with indoor …

The diversity of ambient particle size and chemical composition considerably complicates
pinpointing the specific causal associations between exposure to particles and adverse …

Wearing face masks, use of respirators, social distancing, and practicing personal hygiene
are all measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This …

Plastics are ubiquitous persistent pollutants, forming the most representative material of the
Anthropocene. In the environment, they undergo wear and tear (ie, mechanical …

Air pollution is a complex and ubiquitous mixture of pollutants including particulate matter,
chemical substances and biological materials. There is growing awareness of the adverse …

Each year, the general public and wildland firefighters in the US are exposed to smoke from
wildland fires. As part of an effort to characterize health risks of breathing this smoke, a …