The once-pristine mountain environment of Mount Everest is now littered with everything from oxygen cannisters to the bodies of climbers. And microplastics. Key points: Researchers found microplastics at all 19 sites sampled on Mount Everest This is the highest altitude microplastics have been discovered at The source is believed to be climbers, however atmospheric transfer can't be ruled out Scientists studying plastic pollution on Mount Everest have discovered microplastics as high as 8,440 metres up the mountain, just 408 metres below the peak. This is the first time researchers have looked at microplastics on the mountain, and they were surprised to find them at such high altitudes. The results of their study are published today in One Earth. "These are the highest microplastics [ever] discovered so far," lead author Imogen Napper from the University of Plymouth said in a statement. "It means that microplastics have been found from the depths of the ...
Most people who have travelled via plane know the importance of runways. If runways are safe then it becomes easier for the pilot to land and the passengers to walk away safely. There are many runways all around the world but here are 5 of the most interesting yet also dangerous runways in the world. 5. ICE RUNWAY, ANTARCTICA Many people love snow but the moment you see this runway, you’d be forgiven for having second thoughts. The Ice runway is the biggest runway in Antarctica but the elevation is only 1 foott above sea level which is very low. At the same time the length of the runway is 10,000 ft but what makes this even more dangerous is that there are no lines drawn on the runway as it is completely white, making it harder for pilots to land. Even though it is made completely of ice, it’s actually capable of handling the heaviest aircrafts in the US Air force. 5.JUANCHO E. YRAUSQUIN AIRPORT, SABA, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES On the Caribbean Island of Saba th...
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