Microplastics in Nigeria’s Osun River: New study flags alarmingly high levels

Category : Plastic pollution | Location : International  | Posted on 2024-04-04 08:59:05

Users of the Osun river need to be aware of a potential health hazard, however. In a recent study I conducted with colleagues, we found alarmingly high levels of microplastics in the Osun river. Our study found as many as 22,079 pieces of microplastic in just one litre of water.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/africa/microplastics-in-nigeria-s-osun-river-new-study-flags-alarmingly-high-levels-95381