As freshwater resources become increasingly strained, the practice of irrigating crops with treated wastewater is gaining traction. Yet, this approach raises concerns about potential human exposure to pharmaceutical compounds present in the water supply. New research from Johns Hopkins University offers a nuanced understanding of how these substances are absorbed by plants, revealing that certain … Read more
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