“The pollution here threatens everything: livelihoods, ecosystems, and the health of millions who depend on these waters,” she declared. River Offin, once a lifeline for farming and fishing communities, now runs brown with toxic chemicals like mercury and cyanide. Tests conducted by the EPA in 2024 revealed contamination levels 15 times above safe limits, rendering the water undrinkable and unusable for irrigation.
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