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| Lake Qaraoun (Photo by Fouad Awada) |
Some theorized that a virus was to blame. Others pointed to the vast amount of toxic waste that’s been dumped into this reservoir for years. Such pollutants include pesticides, fertilizers and industrial wastes.
Although fishing for human consumption has been banned there since 2018, “fish from the lake have continued to appear in several markets.” Uh oh... Sounds all too familiar.
Resources
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/qaraoun-lake-lebanon-fish-kill-pollution/
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