Pollution Along Lake Titicaca Causes Concern
Pollution Along Lake Titicaca Causes Concern
The Bolivian fishing town of Puerto Perez on the shores of Lake Titicaca is being destroyed by pollution. Discarded cans, plastic bags and animal waste have turned the once scenic village into a dumping ground. Fishermen say their livelihoods are under threat and few tourists come to visit.
21 November
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Plastic Bottles float amongst debris on Lake Titicaca.
Photo: Dimitri O'Donnell
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Rubbish washed ashore at Puerto Perez in Bolivia.
Photo: Dimitri O'Donnell
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The once-pristine shoreline has been turned into a dumping ground.
Photo: Dimitri O'Donnell
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Waste from factories is killing off wildlife.
More:
http://www.telesurtv.net/english/multimedia/Pollution-Along-Lake-Titicaca-Causes-Concern-20151119-0022.html
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