- Record levels of microplastics have been found trapped inside sea ice floating in the Arctic, at concentrations two to three times higher than previously recorded. As sea ice melts with climate change, the plastic will be released back into the water, say German scientists. http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43879389 4 comments worldnews
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