Plastic Waste Is a Hazard for Subalpine Lakes Too (IMAGE)

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Plastic Waste Is a Hazard for Subalpine Lakes Too

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Many subalpine lakes may look beautiful and even pristine, but new evidence suggests they may also be contaminated with potentially hazardous plastics. Researchers say those tiny microplastics are likely finding their way into the food web through a wide range of freshwater invertebrates too.

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<i>Current Biology</i>, Imhof et al.

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