Corrigendum to “Spatial distribution and potential sources of microplastics in the Songhua River flowing through urban centers in Northeast China” [Environ. Pollut. 292 (2022) 118384]

Spatial distribution and potential sources of microplastics in the Songhua River flowing through urban centers in Northeast China

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Microplastics were sampled from river water and wastewater treatment plant effluents at five cities along the Songhua River in northeast China, finding polyethylene and polypropylene as dominant polymers and identifying urban WWTPs as the primary point sources of microplastic input to the river.

Corrigendum to “Microplastics generated from a biodegradable plastic in freshwater and seawater” [Water Research, 198(2021), 117123]

Characteristics and distribution of microplastics in the surface water of the Songhua River in China

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Microplastics were detected at all sampling sites along the Songhua River in northeast China, ranging from 1.09 to 15.97 items per liter with a mean of 5.72, and concentrations were highest near urban centers and lowest in upstream rural reaches, with fibers and fragments as the dominant morphologies.

Author Correction: Microplastics distribution in the Eurasian Arctic is affected by Atlantic waters and Siberian rivers

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This is a correction notice to a study on microplastic pollution in the Arctic Ocean, showing that ocean currents from the Atlantic and rivers from Siberia are carrying tiny plastic particles into this remote region. This matters because it shows even the world's most untouched waters aren't safe from plastic pollution, and since Arctic fish and seafood are part of the global food chain, these microplastics can eventually make their way onto our plates. Note: this correction doesn't detail the specific findings that were fixed, so it's best to check the original study for the full results.