Microplastics w/ Dr Jack Auty : 3 November, 2026

Microplastics are here, and while there is still much we do not know about them, scientists are gaining an increasing understanding of their chemistry, prevalence and effects. Some are now raising concerns about the potential negative health impacts of microplastics. Wire producer Liam spoke to Dr Jack Auty, Senior Lecturer at the University of Canterbury, about microplastics, the threat they may pose to our health and what we can do to address these risks, one of which could include a plastic tax.