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A recent publication by University of Victoria, Biology Phd student, Keiran Cox and co-authors (including BMSC Alumni!) suggests that humans are unknowingly consuming tens of thousands of plastic particles per year — a problem that requires further research to understand potential health impacts. Human Consumption of Microplastics 2019, Kieran D. Cox*, Garth A. Covernton, Hailey L. Davies, John F. Dower, Francis Juanes, Sarah E. Dudas. Environ. Sci. Technol. DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b01517. |
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“… individuals who meet their recommended water intake through only bottled sources may be ingesting an additional 90000 microplastics annually, compared to 4000 microplastics for those who consume only tap water.” |