Science Inventory

Microplastics in the Environment

Citation:

Varner, K. Microplastics in the Environment. RTP Community Outreach, RTP, NC, April 29, 2022.

Impact/Purpose:

Community outreach presentation on microplastics in the environment. Environmental concerns of plastic breakdown. The impact of micro and nanoplastics is highlighted. This broad overview of how research scientists are addressing this issue is given; including the possible long term effects on the food chain and climate change. This presentation is provided for a general audience interested in environmental pollution and what EPA research is occurring on this topic.

Description:

Slide presentation for community outreach and engagement.

URLs/Downloads:

NA   Exit EPA's Web Site

Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( PRESENTATION/ SLIDE)
Product Published Date:04/29/2022
Record Last Revised:02/17/2023
OMB Category:Other
Record ID: 357086