Melting Glaciers Release Toxic Legacy
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968 Views: since 22nd Oct 09 Melting Glaciers Release Toxic LegacySwiss researchers have found that Alpine glaciers melting under the impact of climate change are releasing highly toxic pollutants that have been absorbed by the ice for decades. Their study of layers of sediment from an Alpine lake revealed sharp build-ups of now banned chemical compounds from industry and farming, including dioxins and pesticides like DDTVideo Responses
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