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Microplastics found in rainfall even in remote areas of Alaska

An average of 57 fibers and fragments of plastic rained down every day in southeast Alaska, about half of what has been measured in the 'lower 48' states of the US

By Undercurrent News | Dec. 29, 2021 18:06 GMT
A plastic bag attracts a curious turtle. Turtles can mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, which make up part of their diet. Credit: Rich Carey/Shutterstock.com
A plastic bag attracts a curious turtle. Turtles can mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, which make up part of their diet. Credit: Rich Carey/Shutterstock.com
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