Rivers of Plastic: The World’s Top 3 Waterways Polluting Our Oceans

Vivid Maps
Oct 31, 2024

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Our planet’s oceans are choking on plastic, and rivers are the main culprits in this environmental disaster. A striking map created by adventuresinmapping.com reveals the three rivers responsible for dumping a staggering 1,429 tonnes of plastic waste into marine environments every single day. Let’s dive deeper into this issue and explore its far-reaching consequences.

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