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Water Pollution in Indias Northern Punjab
For the last six decades the people of this area have been drinking water containing excess fluoride.It has been causing them to suffer from arthritis, loss of teeth, and many abdominal problems. Many have also died.Over 200-thousand people in more than 200 villages of the Khemkaran sector in Northen Punjab have been affected.To get clean water the villagers have to dig 500 feet deep.[Mahinder Singh, Village Head, Miyanwali]:"The water in our villages is bad and the clean water should be made available in our villages. We are suffering from weak bones and joint pains. We have to dig deep to get clean water or else the only option is to boil the water.”A doctor working at a government hospital says contaminated water is responsible for various diseases in the region.[Dr. Mulakh Raj, Khamkarn Government Hospital]:“The major diseases in this area are Hepatitis, Malaria and the gastroenteritis and the other water born diseases are caused by polluted water.”People have been advised to boil water to avoid the harmful effects.
Author: 
NTDTV
Tags: Water Pollution Indias Northern Punjab
Posted: 17 February 2010
Rating: 5.0
Votes: 1
New Pollution _ Jorge Comelli, Luke Davis, Garret Reynolds
New Pollution series page at Hulu.comCheck out skateboarder Jorge Comelli, 13 yr old surfer Luke Davis, and BMX rider Garret Reynolds.
Author: 
hulu
Tags: Jorge Comelli Luke Davis Garret Reynolds Matt Beacham new pollution
Posted: 05 December 2008
Rating: 5.0
Votes: 2
Medical Waste Processor Pollutes Village in Southern China
Residents of Guangming Village in China’s Guangdong Province say this waste processing plant is polluting their land, and possibly making them sick. The Guangdong Medical Waste Processing Station was built in 1996. According to local media, it now processes more than 30 tons of waste per day.Villagers say in recent years the plant began processing household waste and billows out pungent black smoke every day. [Villager, Guangming Village]:“It’s been burning a lot the past two years. There are a lot of pollutants. It’s not just processing medical waste. They’ve been contracted to process [regular] trash in Guangming Village, and they burn the trash right there.”The waste station is located less than a third of a mile from where villagers live. They say it has polluted the underground water and destroyed the local plantations. Villagers also suspect the pollutants from the station are making people sick. [Villager, Guangming Village]:“Some have died, and they’re not sure what diseases they had. In any case, in recent years a lot of middle-aged women around here are sick.”An engineer at the waste station told the Guangzhou Daily News that the black smoke is caused by malfunctioning incinerators. He said the smoke is toxic, but he would not elaborate on what toxins are present.Villagers say they’ve told local officials about the pollution many times, but nothing has been done about it. Last year, the village’s Communist Party Committee renewed the contract with the waste station for another 10 years.
Author: NTDTV
Tags: NTD NTDTV China News Plant Pollution Medicine Health Medical waste Toxins Communist Party Commitee
Posted: 30 December 2009
Rating: 5.0
Votes: 1
New Pollution _ Matt Manzari, Evan Geiselman, Tyson Bowerbank
New Pollution series page at Hulu.comMeet wake-skater Matt Manzari, skating triple threat Tyson Bowerbank, and surfer Evan Geiselman.
Author: hulu
Tags: Evan Geiselman Matt Beacham Matt Manzari Tyson Bowerbank
Posted: 05 December 2008
Rating: 5.0
Votes: 2
Medical Waste Processor Pollutes Village in Southern China
Residents of Guangming Village in China’s Guangdong Province say this waste processing plant is polluting their land, and possibly making them sick. The Guangdong Medical Waste Processing Station was built in 1996. According to local media, it now processes more than 30 tons of waste per day. Villagers say in recent years the plant began processing household waste and billows out pungent black smoke every day. “It’s been burning a lot the past two years. There are a lot of pollutants. It’s not just processing medical waste. They’ve been contracted to process [regular] trash in Guangming Village, and they burn the trash right there.” The waste station is located less than a third of a mile from where villagers live. They say it has polluted the underground water and destroyed the local plantations. Villagers also suspect the pollutants from the station are making people sick. “Some have died, and they’re not sure what diseases they had. In any case, in recent years a lot of middle-aged women around here are sick.” An engineer at the waste station told the Guangzhou Daily News that the black smoke is caused by malfunctioning incinerators. He said the smoke is toxic, but he would not elaborate on what toxins are present. Villagers say they’ve told local officials about the pollution many times, but nothing has been done about it. Last year, the village’s Communist Party Committee renewed the contract with the waste station for another 10 years.
Author: NTDTV
Tags: Residents Guangming Village China’s Guangdong Province plant polluting land Medical Waste Processing Station household waste
Posted: 02 January 2010
Rating: 5.0
Votes: 1