Published 2 years ago

Microplastics Found in Antarctic Snows for the First Time

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Microplastics have been found in freshly fallen Antarctic snow for the first time. Researchers from New Zealand's University of Canterbury discovered tiny plastic particles in all 19 samples taken from sites along the Ross Ice Shelf. The findings represent "a serious threat to the Antarctic," according to the study.

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BBC News

Microplastics found in fresh Antarctic snow

Scientists say microplastic pollution, found for the first time in fresh Antarctic snow, is potentially harmful.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Microplastics found in freshly fallen Antarctic snow for first time

New Zealand researchers identified tiny plastics, which can be toxic to plants and animals, in 19 snow samples

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Microplastics found in fresh Antarctic snow for first time

Snow samples were collected from the Ross Ice Shelf region

2 years ago·India

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The Independent

First evidence of microplastics in freshly fallen Antarctic snow

Microplastics could accelerate melting of snow and ice, scientists warn

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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USA Today

Scientists find microplastics in Antarctica's fresh snow for the first time, study says

Researchers at the University of Canterbury found microplastics in freshly fallen Antarctica snow for the first time,\u00a0according to a Tuesday study.

2 years ago·United States

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