Why Should I Care About Microplastics? Microplastics come from larger plastic items, breaking down to sizes so small we cannot see them with our bare eyes. These microplastics can be found everywhere, ranging from our oceans to even the food Continue reading →

Microplastics are tiny fragments of plastic that can be difficult to see and have become a growing concern in coastal environments. This project focused on Pacific Beach in San Diego, a popular destination for recreation. The presence of microplastics is Continue reading →

What’s the Big Deal About Microplastics? Microplastics are tiny fragments of plastic, smaller than a grain of rice, that result from the breakdown of larger plastic items. These minuscule bits are practically everywhere—floating in our oceans, lurking in soils, and Continue reading →

Did you know that the water we drink might contain tiny pieces of plastic? Microplastics, are small fragments that result from the breakdown of larger plastic items, and are present in much of what we consume. From the air we Continue reading →

Why Do Microplastics Matter? Microplastics are everywhere! They can be found in our oceans, rivers, air, and even the food we eat. They are very tiny in size (the tip of your pencil eraser and smaller) and are persistent in Continue reading →

Microplastics (MPs) have become increasingly popular in the scientific community due to increasing abundance. Microplastics form from the weathering and erosion of common single use plastics, and are often deposited through atmospheric and aquatic processes. Microplastics pose a threat to Continue reading →

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/04/24/americans-breathing-toxic-air-lung-report/73272885007/# https://news.gsu.edu/2024/03/18/gsu-study-finds-that-trees-bushes-near-highways-can-significantly-reduce-air-pollution/ Access to clean, non-polluted air is fundamental for the wellbeing of all living organisms and the environment. It’s especially important having clean air in areas we often frequent like campus, work since long term exposure to airborne pollution Continue reading →

Recently, our group conducted a study that looked at the presence of PM2.5 and NO2 inside on-campus restaurants and neighboring indoor areas. PM2.5 and NO2 are pollutants that are produced through the process of cooking food. Prolonged exposure to these Continue reading →

With growing concerns about pollution and its effects on health, air quality is an issue that affects everyone, yet most studies focus on outdoor air quality. Our team’s project sought to close the knowledge gap of what factors can contribute Continue reading →

Air quality has become a rising issue in the last decade due to high pollution concentrations and the adverse health effects of climate change. Air quality may seem like a trivial part of the climate crisis, but it is far Continue reading →