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A critical review of microplastic pollution in urban freshwater environments and legislative progress in China: Recommendations and insights

Yuyao Xua School of Geographical Sciences, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, ChinaView further author information
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Faith Ka Shun Chana School of Geographical Sciences, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, China;b School of Geography, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK;c Water@Leeds Research Institute, University of Leeds, Leeds, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jun Hed Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Matthew Johnsone School of Geography, University of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Christopher Gibbinsf School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK;View further author information
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Paul Kayb School of Geography, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK;c Water@Leeds Research Institute, University of Leeds, Leeds, UKView further author information
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Yaoyang Xug Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, ChinaView further author information
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Gang Lig Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, ChinaView further author information
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Meili Fenga School of Geographical Sciences, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, ChinaView further author information
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Odette Paramora School of Geographical Sciences, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, ChinaView further author information
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Xubiao Yuh Faculty of Architectural, Civil Engineering and Environment, Ningbo University, Ningbo, ChinaView further author information
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