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Nepal: Microplastics found near the summit of Mt. Everest

Added 2020-11-23

Description

Researchers have found microplastic concentrations in snow samples around Base Camp, where hiking and trekking tourists congregate, but also at 8,440 meters asl.

Location

Nepal
Mt. Everest

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