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Japanese researchers have made a notable discovery, detecting microplastics in cloud water. In a pioneering study, Japanese researchers led by Yize Wang and Hiroshi Okochi from Waseda University have unveiled a remarkable find: the presence of microplastics in cloud water samples collected from high-altitude mountain regions in Japan.

Get latest articles and stories on Science at LatestLY. Plastic particles less than 5 mm in diameter are referred to as 'microplastics.' These microscopic plastic particles are typically found in industrial effluents or as a result of the decomposition of larger plastic trash. Science News | Researchers Investigate Occurrence of Microplastics in Cloud Water.

Microplastics, which are created when plastic debris builds up on land, eventually end up in the ocean.

Plastic waste that accumulates on land eventually ends up in the ocean as microplastics. However, it is now speculated that microplastics are also present in the atmosphere, contained in clouds. In a new study, researchers analyzed cloud water samples from high-altitude mountains in Japan to ascertain the amount of microplastics in them. They also shed light on how these airborne particles influence cloud formation and their negative impact on the climate.