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Freezer holding world’s biggest ancient-ice archive to get ‘future-proofed’

Repository of samples drilled from glaciers and ice caps is replacing a coolant that can harm the ozone layer.
  1. Nicola Jones
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The world’s largest repository for ice cores is set to get an upgrade: its refrigeration system is switching from banned coolants that can harm the ozone layer to a more environmentally friendly technology.

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-02287-8

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