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Influence of urban land use on the accumulation of microplastics in urban water bodies
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This study found that the way land is used in cities, like how much is covered by roads, buildings, or industry, affects how much microplastic pollution ends up in nearby water bodies. This matters because these tiny plastic particles can travel through waterways into the food we eat and the water we drink, so understanding their sources in cities could help guide better urban planning to reduce our exposure to them.
© 2016 Hsuan-Cheng Lu
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