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Environment & Energy

Progressive dog

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2. Not according to the article

Reply to GreenWave (Reply #1)

Mon Oct 30, 2023, 10:12 AM

Oct 2023

Low river levels during the months-long drought have heated water in some areas to intolerable temperatures for the dolphins, researchers believe. Thousands of fish have also died in recent weeks on Amazon tributaries due to a lack of oxygen in the water.

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I wonder if mercury from illegal gold operations played a part. GreenWave Oct 2023 #1

Not according to the article Progressive dog Oct 2023 #2