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Dry climates boost river nitrate pollution far from farms
Researchers found river nitrate pollution is rising in dry regions far from farms and cities. Hot spots include parts of the Rocky Mountains and the Sahara Desert, suggesting climate and local conditions may help explain where contamination appears.
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