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It's raining microplastics: Hurricane Larry dropped plastic particles all over N.L.

  • Hurricane Larry brought millions of microplastic particles from the Atlantic Ocean to Newfoundland and Labrador during its landfall in 2021, according to researchers from Dalhousie University.
  • The rainwater collected during the storm contained significantly higher levels of microplastics, with nearly 115,000 particles per square meter per day, compared to the average of 20,000 particles before and after Larry's passing.
  • The presence of microplastics in rainwater highlights the pervasive nature of microplastic pollution and the need for public awareness and action to curb plastic production.
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The Epoch TimesThe Epoch Times

It's Raining Microplastics: Hurricane Larry Dropped Plastic Particles All Over NL

When hurricane Larry made landfall in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2021, the powerful storm brought heavy rain and wind across the province—and millions of microplastic particles originating from the Atlantic Ocean, researchers from Dalhousie University have found. “So we have a saying … it’s raining cats and dogs,” Tony Walker, a professor in Dalhousie’s school for resource and environmental studies, said in an interview. “But now it’s raining …

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It's raining microplastics: Hurricane Larry dropped plastic particles all over N.L.

When hurricane Larry made landfall in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2021, the powerful storm brought heavy rain and wind across the province — and millions of…

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It's raining microplastics: Hurricane Larry dropped plastic particles all over N.L.

When hurricane Larry made landfall in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2021, the powerful storm brought heavy rain and wind across the province — and millions of microplastic particles originating from […]

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NL: Hurricane Larry released millions of microplastic particles

Hurricane Larry dumped millions of microplastic particles on Newfoundland and Labrador during its passage in 2021, microplastics that all came from the Atlantic Ocean, researchers at Dalhousie University found.

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