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.
Karen Kidd is trying to find ways to minimize the harmful impacts of economically important industries on freshwater resources and aquatic life.
New members will advise on water quality in the Great Lakes and on environmental public health issues.
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