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In Canada and around the world, biosolids are widely used to improve agricultural farmland soil. Biosolids being sprayed on an agricultural field. (Branaavan Sivarajah)

How microplastics are making their way into our farmland

Branaavan Sivarajah, Carleton University and Jesse Vermaire, Carleton University

We need to pay close attention to the potential impacts that high levels of microplastics might have on environments and find ways to reduce microplastic levels in Canada’s wastewater stream.
A study showed that an endangered population of beluga whales in the St. Lawrence River had one of the world’s highest concentrations of the flame retardant, PBDE, in their blubber. (Shutterstock)

Banned flame retardants continue to accumulate in the St. Lawrence River and the whales and fish that live there

Jonathan Verreault, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)

Flame retardants are added to consumer products — and end up in the environment and harming aquatic wildlife.
Scientists have found widespread evidence of microplastics in the Arctic Ocean. This could further stress the fragile Arctic ecosystem and the food it provides to people living there. (Shutterstock)

They’re everywhere: New study finds polyester fibres throughout the Arctic Ocean

Peter S. Ross, University of British Columbia

Microplastic pollution is a global issue, but where do they come from and how are they transported across the ocean? A new study finds polyester microfibres are common throughout the Arctic Ocean.

Related Topics

  1. Arctic Ocean
  2. Contaminants
  3. flame retardants
  4. Microplastics
  5. Oceans 21
  6. PFOS
  7. Wastewater treatment
  8. Wildlife

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