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fromAustin Monitor
4 days ago
Environment

Study reveals elevated levels of tire and road microplastics in Austin's reservoirs - Austin Monitor

Microplastics—predominantly tire- and road-derived—concentrate at mouths of Austin urban tributaries and accumulate in reservoirs, posing ecological and food-web risks.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Environment

Tires are a top microplastic polluter. Here's what communities can do

Tire wear particles contribute significantly to microplastic pollution, affecting both aquatic ecosystems and human health.
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