Dharamshala, Nov. 2 -- A new study has detected microplastics (MPs) in both water and sediment samples collected from the glacier-fed Uhl River in Himachal Pradesh, highlighting their widespread spread and ability to travel across the environment even in areas with little human activity.

The study investigated the occurrence, abundance, and characteristics of MPs in water and sediment samples collected from the River Uhl, originating from the Thamsar Glacier in the Dhauladhar range.

According to researchers, the study provided baseline evidence of microplastic pollution in the Himalayan river, highlighting the spread of plastic contamination even in relatively undisturbed mountain environments.

The study, published in Discover Environm...