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Microplastics in Nigeria’s Osun River: new study flags alarmingly high levels
2024
Gideon Aina Idowu
Summary
Researchers found that Nigeria's Osun River may contain the highest levels of microplastic pollution ever recorded, raising serious concerns about the health of communities that depend on the river for drinking water and fishing. Banning single-use plastics is proposed as a key step to address the contamination.
Study Type
Environmental
The level of microplastic pollution in Osun River may be the highest in the world. Banning single-use plastics may help.