Video: Toxic ‘red mud pond’ threatens India villages

Barrett808

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Wed Jun-08-11 08:53 AM
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Video: Toxic ‘red mud pond’ threatens India villages

Thousands of people in India’s northern state of Orissa are facing serious health risks as a reservoir at the state’s biggest aluminum refinery is reported to be leaking. Amnesty International and local human rights organisations warn that the reservoir at Vedanta Aluminum could overflow during the upcoming monsoon season.

In a report published this week, Amnesty says that the “red mud pond”, filled with over 90 billion litres of toxic residue from the refinery, is a serious safety risk. During heavy rainfall recently, the liquid was seen to be flowing onto nearby roads. ...

Video: Toxic ‘red mud pond’ threatens India villages

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Wed Jun-08-11 09:19 AM
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1. Wow. This is shaping up to be a real disaster this year.

All our sins are coming back to haunt us.

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Wed Jun-08-11 09:48 AM
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2. recommend

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phantom power

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Wed Jun-08-11 12:57 PM
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3. kick

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