New microplastics research examines River Thames

Water samples are assessed for pollution levels and any impact climate pressures may be having on the river system.

Researchers have initiated an extensive investigation into microplastics contamination throughout the Thames River system, assessing current pollution levels and examining the impact of climate-related pressures on the river's health.

Researchers from UCL, Kingston University, and the University of Birmingham have mapped microplastics deep within the tissue of living organisms using a novel technique called photoacoustic imaging.

Scientists from Bangor University have discovered that microplastics can pick up viruses and bacteria as they pass through sewage treatment and carry them into rivers and coastal waters.