Microplastics
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Science
Green Rooftops Could Help Cities Like Shanghai Filter Out Tons of Microplastics from Rainwater
Green roofs in Shanghai can filter up to 75.5% of rainborne microplastics, with the potential to capture 56.2 tons yearly…
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Science
Researchers Find Microplastics in Caddisfly Casings From 1970s, Hints at Long-Term Contamination Risk
The team of biologists from the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Netherlands, has discovered microplastics on claddisfly casings. Iranoquia dubia casing, collected…
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Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
Scientists have identified bacteria in wastewater that can break down PET plastic, offering a potential pollution solution. Wastewater Bacteria Break…