Microplastic particles in the atmosphere can produce ice crystals at temperatures 5 to 10 degrees Celsius warmer than droplets without microplastics, potentially influencing weather patterns.
The presence of microplastics suggests that they may induce cloud formation in conditions where traditional nucleation processes would not allow, impacting precipitation events.
Ice in clouds is crucial for weather patterns, as most precipitation begins as ice crystals, and the introduction of microplastics could alter these processes.
Microplastics, found globally from the deep sea to mountain summits, can be easily transported in the air, making them potential climate influencers.
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