Groundbreaking research on the impact of microplastic pollution in oceans awarded the Volvo Environment Prize 2022
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Yet, the long-term effects of this plastic pollution threat are still largely unknown.Three scientists, Richard Thompson, Tamara Galloway, and Penelope Lindeque, that have conducted ground-breaking research in understanding the impact of microplastics on humans and the environment are this year's laureates of the Volvo Environment Prize .
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- Yet, the long-term effects of this plastic pollution threat are still largely unknown.Three scientists, Richard Thompson, Tamara Galloway, and Penelope Lindeque, that have conducted ground-breaking research in understanding the impact of microplastics on humans and the environment are this year's laureates of the Volvo Environment Prize .
- The Volvo Environment Prize has for 33 years been awarded annually to people who have made outstanding scientific discoveries within sustainability.
- For more information about the 2022 laureates, the award and how to attend the online seminar and prize ceremony go to http://www.environment-prize.com/ .
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