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Inhalable microplastics, a hidden toxin worsening Indian cities air

A first-of-its-kind study has examined inhalable microplastics in four Indian cities. These are plastic particles smaller than 10 m, which researchers have warned can also smuggle in toxic co-pollutants such as heavy metals and hormone-disrupting compounds

16 Dec 2025 9:30 am