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Toxic Chemical Leachate From Cigarette Butts Incurs US $26 billion In Annual Cleanup Costs
A discarded cigarette filter lies on grass in a park in Lisbon, Portugal, on June 15, 2025. Discarded cigarette filters release thousands of toxic chemicals, including nicotine, arsenic, and heavy metals. This pollution endangers aquatic organisms, affects the soil, and poses a danger to society, representing an economic burden on citizens (Photo by Luis Boza/NurPhoto).
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| Photo ID | #12478972 |
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| Photographer | Luis Boza/NurPhoto |
| Category | Environmental Issue |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Luis Boza/NurPhoto |
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