Published in Communications Earth & Environment · View the paper (DOI)
A research team led by Dr. Franco Marcantonio found significant lead pollution in a Tibetan glacier starting in 1974, with highest levels between 2000 and 2007. The team traced the source of pollution to Chinese gasoline emissions containing lead until its phasedown after 2007.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Geologist tracks lead pollution in a Tibetan glacier, revealing global impact of human activities Texas A&M University · Oct 10, 2024 · first to report
- At the top of the world, lead pollution reaches even pristine glaciers Ohio State University · Nov 5, 2024