Skip to Main Content

Uncovering the Dangers of Microplastics

Experts explain the dangers of microplastics—tiny plastic particles found in food, water, and air.

12/16/2024

Keystone Edition

Uncovering the Dangers of Microplastics

Clip: 12/16/2024 | 8m 21s

Experts explain the dangers of microplastics—tiny plastic particles found in food, water, and air.

Experts explain the dangers of microplastics—tiny plastic particles found in food, water, and air. These particles, often carrying harmful chemicals, can disrupt hormones and remain in the body. They discuss how microplastics enter systems, their environmental impact, and ways to reduce exposure, like avoiding single-use plastics and improving transparency in chemical use.

12/16/2024

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Keystone Edition is a local public television program presented by WVIA

Microplastics and Community Action: Restoring Our Rivers

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 12/16/2024 | 2m 56s | Explore how you can make a difference for our waterways and planet. (2m 56s)

Microplastics: Hidden in Plain Sight - Preview

Preview: 12/16/2024 | 30s | Watch Monday, December 16th at 7pm on WVIA TV (30s)

Microplastics - Overview

Clip: 12/16/2024 | 1m 8s | Microplastics - Overview (1m 8s)

Microplastics - Suggestions and Solutions

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 12/16/2024 | 12m 31s | See a citizen science project testing Pennsylvania waterways for microplastics, (12m 31s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Keystone Edition is a local public television program presented by WVIA

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?