Researchers are still trying to understand microplastics in Lake Tahoe

Researchers are still trying to understand microplastics in Lake Tahoe

In the early morning at Lake Tahoe, locals hear waves crashing and birds chirping as the glistening water catches the emerging sun. The pristine water even attracts international attention. However, ongoing research in collaboration with the Desert Research Institute (DRI) and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) might reveal how much microplastics are polluting the once pristine lake. Monica Arienzo, an associate research professor in the divis…