Microplastics in Arctic sea ice should concern everybody

Even as Arctic sea ice melts, scientists are finding more microplastics in it than ever before — more than half of which is small enough to easily be ingested by microorganisms.

By Ilka Peeken January 24, 2019
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Plastic products have become an essential part of our lives, but it is time to reconsider their often uncritical use.

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