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Share of ocean plastics that come from the largest emitting rivers

Shown is the share of global ocean plastic pollution that comes from the world's largest emitting rivers.

0%1%2%3%4%5%6%Pasig (Philippines)6.43%Klang (Malaysia)1.33%Ulhas (India)1.33%Tullahan (Philippines)1.33%Meycauayan (Philippines)1.23%Pampanga (Philippines)0.95%Libmanan (Philippines)0.72%Ganges (India)0.63%Rio Grande de Mindanao (Philippines)0.54%Agno (Philippines)0.47%

Source: Meijer et al. (2021). More than 1000 rivers account for 80% of global riverine plastic emissions into the ocean. Science Advances.

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