Bobby has been an environmental journalist since completing her master’s degree in Geography. Before joining Mongabay she worked for the public radio program Living on Earth, serving as the managing producer and co-host of the show. Bobby has reported from nearly a dozen countries including Brazil, Indonesia, Madagascar and Senegal. She currently lives in the mountains of Costa Rica and when she’s not working she loves to listen to her favorite podcasts while going for a hike in the forest.
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A new study finds that microplastics are increasingly present in human brains
A new study has found a dramatic increase in levels of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) in human brains in recent years.
May 29, 2025