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#agriculture #antibiotic resistance #food production #microplastics #pesticides #soil contamination #soil health #biodegradable plastics #europe #european union #minagris #minagris project

Microplastics in soil act as toxin delivery system
A five-year EU study found microplastics in every agricultural field tested, acting like a Trojan horse to spread pollutants and antibiotic-resistant genes through soil.
the Guardian · 1m
Microplastics turn soil into a toxic delivery system
A five-year study found microplastics carry pollutants and bacteria through farmland across Europe.
Mother Jones · 1m