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

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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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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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