Plastic rain: How the tiny particles end up in clouds

Researchers determined the presence of microplastics in the cloud water and examined their physical and chemical properties. [iStockphoto]

There are microplastics in cloud water and they have a direct impact on the changing climate, researchers have examined.

Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5 mm in size. They are often found in industrial effluents, or from the degradation of bulkier plastic waste.