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Rivers are delivering a staggering amount of microplastics into the ocean, study finds

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Rivers are delivering a staggering amount of microplastics into the ocean, study finds
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Nearly all of the pollution — 96 percent — comes from rivers in developing countries. High plastic use, mismanagement of plastic waste, strong rainfall and high solar radiation are major factors.

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