8legs: Jet propulsion laboratory (jpl)

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Tracking plastic pollution from space

A NASA mission initially studying dust is now helping track plastic pollution from space.
Space-based observations are paired with ground data to map how plastics travel.
Marina Jurica of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory explains the approach from orbit.
The CBS Los Angeles segment frames this as ongoing, space-aided monitoring.
The report appears in CBS News’ Los Angeles coverage with related regional topics.
The effort aims to improve understanding of plastic movement at a planetary scale.
Researchers look to connect space data with dust- and pollution-related ground measurements.
The piece is part of CBS News’ regional coverage on environmental topics.
The report notes the problem’s scale and the need for innovative observation methods.
The update emphasizes the role of space missions in environmental science.

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