Science & ClimatePhys.org•1 min read•10/30/2026 (2h ago)

Fresh as the microplastic-laden Sierra snow: Storms can deliver pollution to even remote locations

Fresh as the microplastic-laden Sierra snow: Storms can deliver pollution to even remote locations
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For the first time, UC Riverside scientists have measured how much microplastic pollution falls on the Sierra Nevada during snowstorms and were surprised to find significant amounts even in the most remote locations.

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  • Fresh as the microplastic-laden Sierra snow: Storms can deliver pollution to even remote locations
  • For the first time, UC Riverside scientists have measured how much microplastic pollution falls on the Sierra Nevada during snowstorms and were surprised to find significant amounts even in the most remote locations.
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For the first time, UC Riverside scientists have measured how much microplastic pollution falls on the Sierra Nevada during snowstorms and were surprised to find significant amounts even in the most remote locations.

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