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Peruvian oil spill sparks concern in indigenous rainforest community

2014-07-29 21:25:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Mongabay: A ruptured pipeline that spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil into the Maraón River in late June is fueling concerns about potential health impacts for a small indigenous community, reports Environmental Health News. According to a story published last week, an 845-kilometer pipeline operated by state oil company Petroperu ruptured at the end of June, flooding the Amazon tributary with oil. Members of the Kukama Indian community reported seeing masses of dead fish, while fisherman...

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