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Microplastics Are Infiltrating Archeological Remains, Scientists Warn


Despite careful preservation efforts, researchers have discovered at least 16 different types of microplastics infiltrating a 2nd-century archeological site in York, UK, up to 7 meters (23 feet) deep.

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