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India’s holy river considered ‘dead’ due to toxic pollution, environmentalist says
Description
October 20, 2024
Overseas, there is a major environmental disaster unfolding on a sacred river in Northern India, and it's floating in plain view. The Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges, is considered holy by Hindus. But the river has become a dumping ground for toxic, industrial waste from the capital, Delhi. Touria Izri reports on the tragic consequences of India's weak to non-existent environmental laws.
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Description
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Overseas, there is a major environmental disaster unfolding on a sacred river in Northern India, and it's floating in plain view. The Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges, is considered holy by Hindus. But the river has become a dumping ground for toxic, industrial waste from the capital, Delhi. Touria Izri reports on the tragic consequences of India's weak to non-existent environmental laws.
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