Sungai sebagai Penyangga Kehidupan: Saatnya Bertindak Lawan Sampah Plastik dan Krisis Ekologi

Sungai-sungai di Indonesia telah lama menopang kehidupan, mata pencaharian, dan identitas lokal. Semoga Hari Sungai Nasional tahun ini, yang diperingat setiap tanggal 27 Juli tidak hanya menjadi peringatan, tetapi juga sebagai seruan untuk bertindak. Sejalan dengan tema Hari Lingkungan Hidup Sedunia 2025, "Mengakhiri Polusi Plastik", sekaranglah saatnya untuk berkomitmen pada solusi nyata. Dengan demikian, kita turut memastikan bahwa sungai terus berfungsi sebagai penyangga kehidupan—bukan simbol kelalaian kita.

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