Plastic pollution and drug-resistant infections are two of the biggest crises facing humanity, but they are usually considered separately by scientists and policymakers. New research is finding deeply concerning links between them. My latest article for Mongabay.com explores how microplastic pollution is enhancing antimicrobial resistance. https://news.mongabay.com/2026/07/microplastic-pollution-can-fuel-rise-in-antibiotic-resistance-studies-find/ #plasticpollution #antimicrobialstewardship #drugresistance