... urgent ... classified as environmental science but could comfortably be labeled as horror ... Simon’s book is densely reported; nearly every sentence is a harrowing, footnoted stat.
So crushing are the grim totals of microplastics circulating in the water, air, and land of planet Earth that early on in this informed, utterly blindsiding account, Wired science journalist Simon pauses to comfort readers that there are indeed solutions to be found ... Simon offers solutions...But it all starts with understanding the scale of the problem, which Simon’s book clearly conveys.
Throughout the book, the author presents evidence obtained from his travels with research scientists studying the negative effects of microplastics. The evidence is clear: The oceans are growing more infested with microplastics, and they have become a fundamental component of the air we breathe ... A convincing treatment of a subject that will remain relevant for years to come.
Simon offers some solid solutions such as microfiber filters on washing machines, the use of more sustainable materials in clothing manufacturing, and in general reducing society’s dependence on plastic. This is a lucid, distressing look at a growing environmental concern.
