River wildlife contain cocaine, pharmaceuticals and pesticides

For the first time, researchers have found a diverse array of chemicals, including illicit drugs and pesticides in UK river wildlife. The study looked at the exposure of wildlife, such as the freshwater shrimp Gammarus pulex, to different micropollutants (chemicals found at exceptionally low levels) and the levels of these compounds in the animals.

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