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Lake Tahoe has higher concentration of microplastics than ocean trash heap

(LA Times July 14, 2023) Sparkling Lake Tahoe may appear pristine, but its blue surface waters contain microplastic concentrations higher than those observed in ocean gyres — systems of ocean currents notorious for accumulating plastic waste — according to new research. The study, published Wednesday in the scientific journal Nature, revealed that of the 38

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Toxicity of Microplastics Explorer, Aquatic Organisms Database

This fantastic database is a repository for microplastics toxicity data for the California Microplastics Health Effects Workshop. The web application allows users to explore toxicity data using an intuitive interface while retaining the diversity and complexity inherent to microplastics. Data is extracted from existing, peer-reviewed manuscripts containing toxicity data pertaining to microplastics. A full length

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A Poison Like No Other

How Microplastics Corrupted Our Planet and Our Bodies Review from 5Gyres 11/18/2022 In A Poison Like No Other: How Microplastics Corrupted Our Planet and Our Bodies, science journalist Matt Simon reveals the shocking extent of microplastic pollution and its far-reaching consequences for human and animal health. Speaking with scientists on the frontlines of the microplastic

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77% more found in River Thames during lockdown may be due to discarded face masks and PPE

The Conversation 4/13/2023 At a first glance the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to have a positive impact on the environment, with significant decreases in greenhouse gas emissions, and transport-related noise, air and light pollution. However, our research found discarded face coverings and other personal protective equipment (PPE) are likely to be the cause of a rise

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Researchers find microplastics pollution linked to population density

Focus Taiwain 4/13/2023 A local research team has discovered that microplastics pollution in urban rivers in Taiwan is highly related to population density, urbanization and land use. Microplastics, the plastic fragments or manmade fibers with particle size smaller than 5 millimeters, mostly come from daily life, roads, the manufacturing industry and natural fragmentation, explained Alexander

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