INDBInternet News Database 2.5 Updated just now · 414 sources Show or hide images Light or dark

European rivers retain far more plastic than they carry to the sea, study finds

Save Compare coverage
Image from Phys

Summary

Plastic that enters the environment does not necessarily make its way to the sea via rivers. In fact, only a tiny fraction eventually reaches river mouths. Most plastic remains on land or within river systems.

Description from Phys.

Who is covering this

  1. Phys Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    European rivers retain far more plastic than they carry to the sea, study finds

    Plastic that enters the environment does not necessarily make its way to the sea via rivers. In fact, only a tiny fraction eventually reaches river mouths. Most plastic remains on land or within river systems.