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Tiny plastic particles in sewage can carry viruses and drug-resistant bacteria into the sea, new research warns
The research team, as part of the BlueAdapt project, followed microplastics from hospital sewage all the way through treatment works and out to sea. The results found that particles can act as a kind
Scientists Launch Comprehensive Study of Microplastics Pollution in Thames River
Researchers have initiated an extensive investigation into microplastics contamination throughout the Thames River system, marking a significant step forward in understanding plastic pollution’s impac
New microplastics research examines River Thames
A new study into microplastic pollution in the River Thames has been launched by researchers at the University of East London (UEL) in an attempt to influence environmental policy and water quality.