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Over 40% of Rivers Contaminated by Dangerous Pharmaceuticals

4/21/2025

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A startling 2022 study found that more than 40% of river sites across 100 countries harbor dangerous drug levels, endangering wildlife such as eels and salmon. These trace pharmaceuticals disrupt animal behavior, prompting scientists to call for improved drug disposal methods and eco-friendly pharmacy practices to tackle this pressing global crisis.

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A startling 2022 study found that more than 40% of river sites across 100 countries harbor dangerous drug levels, endangering wildlife such as eels and salmon. These trace pharmaceuticals disrupt animal behavior, prompting scientists to call for improved drug disposal methods and eco-friendly pharmacy practices to tackle this pressing global crisis.