Beyond What the Eye Can See: The Problems With Microplastics
From Public Health Out Loud by Dr. Philip Chan, Rhode Island Department of Health
April 3, 2026 · 22 min
About this episode
Dr. Vinka Craver discusses the health and environmental impacts of microplastics.
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.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Philip Chan
Guest: Dr. Vinka Craver
Topics covered
- microplastics
- health impact
- environment
- coastal ecosystems
- socio-ecological impact
Keywords
- microplastics
- health
- environment
- coastal ecosystems
- pollution
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Rhode Island
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