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Plastic pollution building up in the Great Lakes
Original: Great waste in the Great Lakes: How plastic pollution is clogging our waters
A new report highlights the growing problem of plastic pollution in the Great Lakes, the largest body of freshwater in North America. The investigation details how plastic waste is accumulating in the lakes, affecting water quality, wildlife, and ecosystems across the region. Concerns focus on microplastics and litter entering the water through rivers, shorelines, and urban runoff.
Why now: Plastic pollution of major freshwater sources is an ongoing environmental concern drawing renewed attention
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