On average, these little particles could reduce photosynthesis in plants and algae by up to 12 percent, according to the paper

Microplastics can cut a plant’s ability to photosynthesize by up to 12 percent, new research shows microplastics are accumulating in the environment Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, how microplastics hinder photosynthesis

Microplastics are silently sabotaging the planet’s greenery, curbing photosynthesis, and threatening food security.