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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 21 MIN

Beyond What the Eye Can See: The Problems With Microplastics

from Public Health Out Loud · host Dr. Philip Chan, Rhode Island Department of Health

They're in our air, our water, and even our bodies! Microplastics are tiny - even microscopic - but their impact on our health and our environment is anything but. University of Rhode Island’s, Dr. Vinka Craver joins Public Health Out Loud for this season six premiere to share some horrifying truths about microplastics in our world. Learn more about the Socio-ecological Impact of Microplastics in Coastal Ecosystems Project.

They're in our air, our water, and even our bodies! Microplastics are tiny - even microscopic - but their impact on our health and our environment is anything but. University of Rhode Island’s, Dr. Vinka Craver joins Public Health Out Loud for this season six premiere to share some horrifying truths about microplastics in our world. Learn more about the Socio-ecological Impact of Microplastics in Coastal Ecosystems Project.

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