David Megson

David Megson

scientist United Kingdom

David Megson is a researcher at Manchester Metropolitan University who has been studying the environmental impact of the X-Press Pearl disaster, highlighting the increasing toxicity of plastic nurdles that were released into the ocean.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
31,429
Power
1,250$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 31,429 $2,700,000 1,250$
Totals 1 67,886,011 31,429 $2,700,000 1,250$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: David Megson of Manchester Metropolitan University expressed concern over the high concentrations of PFOA found in landfill sites. 6

The Guardian: ‘I kept smelling a horrible nasty smell’: the risks of England’s old dumping grounds | Waste

United Kingdom United Kingdom: David Megson, of Manchester Metropolitan University, expressed concerns about the increasing toxicity of the nurdles from the X-Press Pearl disaster. 6

BBC: BBC uncovers lasting toxic legacy of cargo ship disaster off Sri Lanka