A new study has found that Brazil’s Rio dos Bugres river has one of the world's highest concentrations of microplastic pollution. Its findings are raising concern among scientists and local fishermen.
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WATCH | Microplastics in Brazil river among world's highest: study
A new study has found that Brazil’s Rio dos Bugres river has one of the world's highest concentrations of microplastic pollution. Its findings are raising concern among scientists and local fishermen.
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