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Predicting the fate of plastic in the environment
Nature Water
2023
3 citations
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S. Harrison
Summary
Researchers developed a predictive model that estimates microplastic mass distributions across river networks, providing a tool to track plastic movement from land sources to ocean sinks. Such models are essential for prioritizing cleanup interventions and understanding how microplastics travel through watersheds before reaching aquatic food chains and drinking water sources.
Study Type
Environmental
A model that predicts the masses of microplastics in river networks is a step forward in our goal of tackling global plastic pollution.