Sewage Spills and Coastal Winds May Be Sending Airborne Microplastics Into Cities

Sewage spills and coastal winds may be sending airborne microplastics into cities

A combination of sewage overflows and coastal winds could be sending billions of airborne microplastic particles into the world's coastal towns and cities, a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests.

Risk of airborne microplastic from sewage spills and coastal winds revealed by researchers at University of Plymouth

Sewage spills in the UK are on the rise. A new study by researchers at the university of Plymouth highlights an overlooked risk of sewage spills in combination with coastal winds - airborne microplastics.A new study by researchers at the University of Plymouth has highlighted the risk of airborne microplastic from sewage spills and coastal winds. Image by andrei310, Adobe StockCoastal sewage spills have been increasing in the UK over the last fe…

Could sea air be carrying microplastics from sewage spills?

Researchers have been examining the possibility that wind could be spreading microplastics and nanoplastics (MNP) from sewage spills into the air  along coastlines. The study was conducted by experts in marine science, human health and big data from the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory. The team have built on existing research which has identified microplastics in sewage overspills and other research which has confirmed the …

Coastal sewage spills send billions of microplastics into the air

New research shows that a combination of sewage overflows and coastal winds could be sending billions of airbourne microplastic particles into coastal towns and cities in Devon.

Sewage spills and coastal winds are fuelling microplastic pollution, finds Plymouth study

Plymouth researchers have uncovered that sewage spills and coastal winds are fuelling microplastic pollution. Find out more. The post Sewage spills and coastal winds are fuelling microplastic pollution, finds Plymouth study appeared first on Innovation News Network.

Global distribution of marine microplastics and potential for biodegradation