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Excess nutrients contribute to river pollution

Black and white cow standing next to a river bank.

Agricultural intensification has resulted in nutrient and chemical loss to nearby rivers. This can lead to eutrophication of backwater areas of rivers.

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Rights: Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand
Published: 19 March 2014Size: 139.82 KB
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