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Stop the Poison
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Many freshwater streams, lakes and groundwater aquifers around the world are increasingly becoming contaminated with industrial discharges and agricultural runoffs that carry high concentration levels of toxic chemical substances and hazardous wastes.
Air pollution continues to be a major environmental problem in many regions of the world today. In the past two to three decades, increased urbanization and industrialization in developing countries has resulted in a steady decline of air quality that poses a significant threat to health for large segments of human populations. Annually, air pollution accounts for an estimated 3 million deaths, which is about 5% of the 55 million deaths that occur worldwide each year.
Mundo Azul, therefore, is active against chemical contamination by choosing and targeting examples in Peru. This web-site will give you basic background information on contamination and its effects on humans and animals. See cases of contamination in Peru and find out what you can do against it.
Background
information on chemical contamination
Dioxins and Furans
Stop Garbage Burning
Marine dead zones and algae blooming
Dead zone: Bay of Paracas
Dead Zone: Bay of Chimbote
