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Japanese scientists find microplastics are present in clouds

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    Japanese scientists have found microplastics present in cloud water samples collected from Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama. Analysis revealed between 6.7 to 13.9 pieces of microplastic per liter of cloud water. Nine types of polymers and one type of rubber were identified. Microplastics have been shown to degrade when exposed to sunlight, contributing to greenhouse gases. This suggests microplastics may now be an intrinsic part of clouds and the atmosphere. Microplastics are ingested by both humans and animals, and have been detected in various organs. An estimated 10 million tons of microplastics end up in the oceans each year through ocean spray. If not addressed, plastic air pollution poses risks to climate change and the environment.

    The study provides the first evidence of microplastics present in cloud water.

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    • PSA: Reddit is Forcing Users to Accept Personalized Ads

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    Reddit is removing the option for users to opt out of personalized ads. The site will now target ads based on a user's activity and account information. Reddit claims this requires little personal data and will improve ad relevance. However, users will no longer have control over whether their data is used this way. They can only filter ads by category, not opt out entirely. Personalized ads will still be optional in some countries due to GDPR laws.

    Overall, Reddit users can expect to see more targeted ads based on their engagement with different communities and content.

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