{
  "id": 16736943,
  "title": "Children help prevent 6,821 cigarette butts from reaching sea at Ecuador beach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/children-help-prevent-6-821-cigarette-butts-from-reaching-sea-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-27T10:30:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/nature/children-aged-7-to-12-helped-tackle-cigarette-waste-on-an-ecuador-beach-researchers-recorded-6821-fewer-butts-reaching-the-ocean-over-two-years-and-a-53-2-decline-in-sand-collections/articleshow/135223733.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In Ecuador's coastal community, children spearheaded a two-year initiative to combat cigarette butt pollution. They collected thousands of butts, leading to a notable reduction along the beach. The project not only educated the youth but also empowered them to engage their families in clean-up campaigns. Local authorities actively supported these efforts, demonstrating the critical role of young…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}