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Don’t scroll past these photos. What you see, isn’t just a distant threat. It’s happening NOW. Imagine “swimming” in a river filled with plastic and waste. Is this the world we want to create? Here are 5 disturbing truths about river pollution: 1. Nearly 80% of ocean plastic comes from just 10 rivers worldwide. 2. Excess nitrogen from farming creates algal blooms, destroying fish and plant life. 3. Our rivers are turning into “chemical soups” filled with medicine residues. 4. 2 million tons of sewage, industrial, and agricultural waste flow into our water daily. 5. In the U.S., 40% of lakes are too polluted for swimming or fishing. We’re running out of time. Progress is dragging. It’s up to you and me to change that. How do these images make you feel?👇 --- Eye-opening visuals by Vishnu Vardhaan.
I lived in Bali years ago… this was the daily morning view. Daily clean up sessions.
The Philippines is the top contributor to ocean plastics pollution, responsible for 35% of total ocean plastics pollution, singularly larger than the next five countries combined, which are India, Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Myanmar. Credits: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/visualized-ocean-plastic-waste-pollution-by-country
Unfortunately plastic gets bad press because it floats, however, there is just as much harmful waste below the surface of our water. We have to be careful we don't rush to ban plastics which are part of our everyday life and taken for granted in most of it's applications. Instead, we need to focus on the reasons why plastic at it's end of life (especially from single use applications) ends up in the water in the first place!
These images are heartbreaking. It's hard to believe that we're allowing our waterways to become so polluted. Governments, industries, and individuals must work together to reduce pollution, improve water quality, and promote sustainable practices. Every small step, from reducing plastic usage to supporting clean water initiatives, can make a difference. Jasper Steinhausen
That's crazy to see. This is not the beautiful world we want to live in.
Hopefully, you are preaching to the countries who are way behind in regards to environmental protection. However much we do in Denmark will give no impact world wide when some of the largest countries in the world don't really give a s...!
I agree that this is a serious problem. Its a huge problem here in California, USA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA3Bg2xU9Rg
This post hits hard.. it's alarming to think that 80% of ocean plastics comes from just 10 rivers.. And yet, we still see progress moving too slowly..
Globally there needs to be a cohesive effort to push passed the blocking might of organisations who only have self interest at heart. What is desperately needed is regulatory accountability over lobbying firms and governments. Because at this present time we are in this spiralling cycle of profit before people or the planet.
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