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Posted Sun Jun 15 2008: from Dhaka Daily Star in Bangladesh: Rivers void of life forms http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1213546929 "The level of pollution in the Buriganga and most parts of Turag and Norai flowing around the capital is so high that no living organism can survive in the waters of these rivers, researchers say. A three-year research finds that some invertebrates and small organisms come into being in these rivers when water flow increases during rains. But these life forms completely disappear in the dry season, they add. [Read more stories about: toxic water, water issues, corporate malfeasance] New!: No reader quips yet -- be the first! Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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