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Scientists recorded microplastic concentrations in 20 homes over six months
They found levels were 45 times higher in the air indoors than outdoors
The particles found were similar in size to the diameter of a human hair
This small size means it s likely they will remain in the lungs if inhaled
Little is known about the health consequences of microplastic, but the results from the study will now be used to inform experiments
But for Smith, an ex-player, who has turned out on fields from Auckland to Dunedin, where he played premier rugby for Southern RFC, there is a draw to having the best seat in the house. “I loved my playing days but, hand on heart, getting out there and blowing the whistle and making big decisions in some big games, that’s the bug you catch and once you get a few of those under your belt you don’t really look back.” The fitness went without saying “but equally there is certainly some law training you need to come up to speed with… you have to be pretty bang on with your calls.”
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