“This is now exacerbated by plastic pollution.
And our own research has shown that the pollution continues to worsen.”
The darker visible portions of land then absorb light and heat, causing more rapid warming.
The flood of plastic is reaching the Arctic through a few channels.
Water from rivers also carries plastic north, which contributes to the pollution now being found.
Just last month,microplastics were found in human bloodfor the first time.
Meanwhile, in anIPCC reportreleased this week, scientists say action on climate change is needed immediately.
