Tracking macroplastics leaching into rivers from space

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Jul 1, 2025, 10:23 am82 ptsTrending
Scientists have developed a new method to identify and map plastic waste in urban areas using satellite imagery, offering new hope for tracking pollution and improving waste management in cities worldwide.

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