Science

Discovery of Plastic Rocks on Remote Brazilian Island Terrifies Researchers

‘NEW AND TERRIFYING’

Researchers say the find is proof of humankind’s impact on planet Earth.

Matt Young
Matt Young 

Night Editor

Rocks made of plastic that were found on a remote Brazilian island
Rodolfo Buhrer/Reuters
Matt Young

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