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[–] 0101010001110100@sopuli.xyz 48 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Well that's absolutely horrifying.

[–] ivanafterall@kbin.social 34 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If it makes you feel any better, it's so large a problem that you're likely utterly powerless to stop it.

[–] 0101010001110100@sopuli.xyz 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You're not wrong, but now that I've read this article I'm pretty sure I can feel the microplastics inflaming my brain.

[–] riskable@programming.dev 6 points 1 year ago

Good news: If this keeps up you won't remember why you can feel the microplastics in your brain 👍

[–] HerrLewakaas@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That's why I chose to ignore it. What am I gonna do about it

[–] Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz 10 points 1 year ago

Push your local politicians to take steps in the right direction.

[–] explodicle@local106.com 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Whatever it takes to get governments to listen.

[–] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago