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'Pristine' Arctic snow and ice not quite so pristine, researchers find

New research indicates microplastics are now infiltrating snow and ice which otherwise appears pristine

New research indicates microplastics are now infiltrating snow and ice which otherwise appears pristine Source: AAP

Tiny pieces of plastic have been found in ice cores drilled in the Arctic Circle, potentially threatening marine life and the environment.



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