Scientists say atmosphere carrying microplastics to the Arctic
By DW
16 August 2019 |
10:09 am
Microscopic particles of plastic are entering the atmosphere and being dumped by snow, new research found. The study raises questions about the amount of microplastics humans and wildlife are inhaling.
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