22 million pounds of pollution enter the Great Lakes annually, contributing to microplastic contamination; a $7.3M grant funds the Lake Ontario Center for Microplastics and Human Health.
Environmental expert discusses Great Lakes plastic pollution, changes we can make on Earth Day: Twenty-two million pounds of pollution enter the Great Lakes each year, contributing to microplastic contamination in food and water sources. Earth Day encourages individuals to reduce plastic use and promote sustainability. Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester Institute of Technology recently received a $7.3 million grant to establish the Lake Ontario Center for Microplastics and Human Health, focusing on the impact of plastic waste on health, wildlife, and the environment.
April 22, 2024
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