Microplastics in freshwater ecosystems
Microplastics are detected in rivers and lakes but sources and impacts remain poorly understood.
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Monitoring methods are inconsistent and expensive. The relative contributions of textiles, tyres, packaging and industry are unclear, making effective policy difficult.
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