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Macro and microplastics in stormwater and combined sewer overflows in Paris megacity
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This French study quantified macro and microplastics in stormwater and combined sewer overflows in the Paris metropolitan area, identifying these urban discharge events as significant pathways for plastic pollution to reach aquatic environments. The results highlight the role of urban infrastructure and rainfall events in transporting plastic debris from cities to waterways.
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