Microplastics found deep underground in UK waters
by Helena Horton Environment reporter from Environment | The Guardian on (#5XB0B)
Fears for water quality as swimmers discover invisible microfibres in samples 400 feet underground
Invisible microplastics have been found almost 400ft (120 metres) underground in UK water streams, according to the results of a citizen science project conducted by wild swimmers.
More than 100 outdoor swimmers in the UK became waterloggers", collecting water samples from their favourite place for a dip using empty glass wine bottles.
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