The discovery in brook trout in New Brunswick is raising concerns about wildlife that eat the fish, which have absorbed DDT that has lingered in the environment and washed into waterways over decades.
High levels of microplastic particles require coordinated regional monitoring and further research, the International Joint Commission’s Science Advisory Board reports.
Most medications are not biodegradable and inevitably find their way into global waterways. ‘We are seeing mixtures of pharmaceuticals in rivers and lakes on every continent,’ warns researcher Karen Kidd.
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