Abandoned oil and gas pipes release microplastics into the ocean
Abandoned oil and gas pipes are reportedly contributing substantial quantities of microplastics to the ocean each year.
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Why it matters
Adds a persistent pollution pathway affecting marine ecosystems and potentially wider environmental health.
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- Abandoned Oil And Gas Pipes Are Still Contributing TONS of Microplastics Into The Ocean Each Year ↗sciencealert.com · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC
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