This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Wednesday, 13 January 2021
Washed Up
A study, in the 'New Scientist', reports that the vast majority of water samples taken from the Arctic region, contain microplastics (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2264585-microplastics-found-across-the-arctic-may-be-fibres-from-laundry/). More than 70% of these microplastics were polyester, much used in clothing. It is consequently suspected, that many of these fibres come from the discharges of washing machines as people clean their clothes. Yet another thing to worry about! Perhaps machines should have better filters?
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