High levels of microplastic particles require coordinated regional monitoring and further research, the International Joint Commission’s Science Advisory Board reports.
The group, led by Paulin Coulibaly, will develop guidelines for integrating climate data in electricity system planning and design to mitigate climate change risks.
The buildup of pollutants on windows, roads and other urban structures can be re-released into the environment later, prolonging the damaging effects of wildfires.