Microplastics discovered in Antarctic snow for the first time
New research highlights the scale of plastic pollution and its effects in the most remote region of the world.
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New research highlights the scale of plastic pollution and its effects in the most remote region of the world.
Most people see Antarctica as a pristine, relatively untouched place, but a new study published today has revealed the presence of microplastics – plastic pieces much smaller than a grain of rice – in freshly fallen Antarctic snow for the first time.
New research highlights the scale of plastic pollution and its effects in the most remote region of the world.Microplastics have been discovered in fr
Microplastics have been discovered in freshly fallen snow in Antarctica for the first time, potentially speeding up snow and ice melting and endangering the continent's unique ecosystems.
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