Microplastics Increasing in Freshwater, Directly Related to Plastic Production

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Nov 4, 2024, 1:50 pm113 ptsTrending
Microplastics have been steadily increasing in freshwater environments for decades and are directly tied to rising global plastic production since the 1950s, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team of Penn State researchers.

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