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Evidence of free tropospheric and long-range transport of microplastic at Pic du Midi Observatory

Authors :
S. Allen
D. Allen
F. Baladima
V. R. Phoenix
J. L. Thomas
G. Le Roux
J. E. Sonke
Source :
Nature Communications, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Nature Portfolio, 2021.

Abstract

Microplastics are found in the environment globally, but their atmospheric transport is not well understood. Here the authors report atmospheric microplastic pollution at the Pic du Midi Observatory, suggesting free long range transport in the troposphere.

Subjects

Subjects :
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411723
Volume :
12
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nature Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.3b131b2de834f05b2bd1aa737d363d1
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-27454-7