Microplastics Are Messing With Earthworms?!

Just learned that microplastics in soil are actually weakening earthworms’ immune systems! 😳 Scientists found that even tiny amounts of polystyrene (the stuff in packaging) can drop earthworm immune function by 40% in just two weeks. Since earthworms are basically the soil’s clean-up crew, this could mess with crop yields and soil health big time. Some researchers say biochar and even certain bugs might help clean up the mess, but wow, makes you rethink all that plastic we use! #microplastics #earthworms #soilhealth #environment #plasticpollution #Science