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Ms Xia Zhu

Ms Ms Xia Zhu

PhD Student
University of TorontoCanada
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Research focus

I study the sources, transport, and fate of plastic pollution in the environment. I also study the interconnections between plastic pollution, carbon cycling, and climate change.

SDG targets

12.2

Sustainable management and use of natural resources

12.4

Responsible management of chemicals and waste

12.5

Substantially reduce waste generation

13.2

Integrate climate change measures into policies and planning

13.3

Build knowledge and capacity to meet climate change

14.1

Reduce marine pollution

14.2

Protect and restore ecosystems

Projects

Global reservoirs of plastic pollution; Plastic transport in the coastal marine environment; Dynamics of plastic transport through watersheds

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