News Headline
After decades of turning a blind eye, Peru declares state of emergency due to oil contamination in Amazon
Source
Mongabay.com
Publication Date
2013-03-27
The Peruvian government has declared an environmental state of emergency after finding elevated levels of lead, barium, and chromium in the Pastaza River in the Amazon jungle, reports the Associated Press.
Content
http://news.mongabay.com/2013/0326-hance-peru-emergency.html