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June 18, 2009
Indication of Pollution In Mekong River as Irrawaddy Dolphins Disappear
The conservation group the World Wildlife for Nature (WWF) has reported that toxic waste in the Mekong River (pictured) has endangered the Irrawaddy dolphins unique to this area, particularly on a stretch of water between Cambodia and Laos.
"Pollution in the Mekong River has pushed the local population of Irrawaddy dolphins to the brink of extinction," the conservation group said.
The WWF researchers also cautioned that pollutants found in the Mekong water could affect the health of millions of humans who rely river for potable water, as reported by the Reuters News Service, and published by ABC News.
Posted by Stephen Betheil at June 18, 2009 11:48 AM
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