Urban River Water Level Increase Through Plastic Waste Accumulation at a Rack Structure

Plastic debris in water systems is a major challenge for our ecosystem, because it is extremely persistent in the environment. Apart from the importance of reducing the amount of plastic entering the ocean, clearing the rivers from debris is important for societal concerns, such as flood risks. Plas...

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Main Authors: Dorien Honingh, Tim van Emmerik, Wim Uijttewaal, Hadi Kardhana, Olivier Hoes, Nick van de Giesen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Earth Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/feart.2020.00028/full