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Tahoe’s Microplastic Crisis and Tourism’s Role | Reno News
Lake Tahoe’s pristine waters are under siege from record microplastic levels, fueled by a flood of day-trippers drawn to its iconic views. Scientists reveal the lake now holds some of North America’s highest freshwater microplastic concentrations since 2020 — directly tied to surging tourism. The burden? Mostly borne by hotel taxes, which barely cover cleanup and infrastructure costs for the influx of visitors. With services like TART Connect already cut due to budget shortfalls, leaders like Andy Chapman warn that investing in sustainable transit is non-negotiable if Tahoe’s beauty and…
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