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25 March 2021
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UNEP
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Chor Sokunthea
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Plastic pollution threatens the Mekong, a wildlife wonderland
Mekong River
N 10º 15' 0.216" E 105º 48' 52.591"
DMS:
N 10º 15' 0.216" E 105º 48' 52.591"
Lat/Lng:
10.250059987303 105.814608683628
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Plastic pollution is threatening the wildlife in the Mekong River Basin.
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