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Textile waste accumulation in Atacama Desert

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Latest: Atacama Desert faces massive textile waste crisis

The Atacama Desert in Chile is experiencing a massive accumulation of textile waste, with piles of discarded clothing reaching approximately 39,000 to 60,000 tons. This waste, which is visible from space, is largely comp