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Assessment of Microplastic Presence in the Salgado Microwatershed
Original title: Diagnóstico da presença de microplástico na microbacia do salgado
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Scientists checked the water in the Salgado watershed and found tiny plastic particles, called microplastics, in the water supply. This matters because that water may end up being reused or consumed, and microplastics have been linked to potential health concerns as they can carry harmful chemicals into our bodies.
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