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Saving our rivers

Mar 25, 2025 2 mins read
Saving our rivers

From a distance, our glacial-fed rivers appear pristine. But a closer look along the riverbanks , especially in urban areas, reveals quite a different picture. Plastic waste, discarded garments, pet bottles, and human waste, among others, pollute our rivers. Once revered as sacred and vital to our survival, our rivers are being choked by pollution.

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