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Plastic waste threatens lakes as well as oceans
Pollution with plastic waste is not confined to the oceans but poses a growing threat to lakes as well.
That is the view of researchers who found significant concentrations of the substance in Italy's Lake Garda.
They say the levels are similar to those found in samples taken from marine beach sediments.
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The research is published in the journal, Current Biology.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24434378
That is the view of researchers who found significant concentrations of the substance in Italy's Lake Garda.
They say the levels are similar to those found in samples taken from marine beach sediments.
...
The research is published in the journal, Current Biology.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24434378
"An art exhibit made up from pieces of plastic found in the marine environment"
