On average, these little particles could reduce photosynthesis in plants and algae by up to 12 percent, according to the paper

Microplastics are floating in the air around us, surging through rivers and streams and burrowing deep into soils. And now, a new study suggests that all those tiny pieces of plastics are also disrupting the growth of plants.

Microplastics are silently sabotaging the planet’s greenery, curbing photosynthesis, and threatening food security.