Jenny Hartigan, a science teacher, was selected for the Grosvenor Teacher Fellows program that provided her with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Antarctica. During her trip, she intended to learn about environmental impacts, specifically related to single-use plastics. Surprisingly, Hartigan found minimal visible plastic debris due to natural barriers from ocean currents. However, her research revealed concerning findings: microplastics were detected in Antarctica's fresh snow. This experience emphasized the importance of educating students about environmental issues and the far-reaching effects of pollution, prompting them to collaborate on potential solutions for change.
The presence of microplastics in Antarctica's fresh snow highlights the far-reaching impact of human pollution, despite its remote and seemingly untouched environment.
Hartigan's experience in Antarctica underscores the need for education on environmental issues, specifically showing students how distant actions can affect local ecologies.
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