Drug pollution in wastewater

By Neil Goalby2022-03-18T09:25:00

Medications arranged in the shape of a fish

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Extent of pharmaceutical pollution on every continent on Earth revealed

The global extent of pharmaceutical pollution has been revealed in a new study that has also shone a spotlight on contamination hotspots around the world. Download the starter slide to use with your class and give them a new context when studying treatment of wastewater for ages 14–16.

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