High levels of microplastic particles require coordinated regional monitoring and further research, the International Joint Commission’s Science Advisory Board reports.
Most medications are not biodegradable and inevitably find their way into global waterways. ‘We are seeing mixtures of pharmaceuticals in rivers and lakes on every continent,’ warns researcher Karen Kidd.
Karen Kidd is trying to find ways to minimize the harmful impacts of economically important industries on freshwater resources and aquatic life.