Antarctica-Sana
Scientists have recently found microplastics in new Antarctic snow, which sheds light on the extent of plastic pollution in these remote parts of the world.
Scientists have discovered microplastics much smaller than a grain of rice in the newly fallen Antarctic snow, indicating that they have the ability to affect the climate by accelerating the melting of Antarctic ice, which raises the level of the oceans, which threatens entire coastal cities and changes From the living environment of many regions.
Scientists have warned that rising temperatures threaten the spread of frozen viruses in the polar environment, which makes the world face epidemic disasters and types of viruses that it has not dealt with before.
According to scientists, 13 different types of plastic were found, the most common of which is polyethylene terephthalate, which is commonly used in the manufacture of soft drink bottles and clothing.