Tracking the sources of plastic pollution
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 - 05:50
in Earth & Climate
Plastic pollution in the world's oceans is now widely recognised as a major global challenge—but we still know very little about how these plastics are actually reaching the sea. A new global initiative, led by the University of Birmingham shows how focussing on rivers and river mouths can yield vital clues about how we might manage this plastic crisis.