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In Brazil's OIympic Bay, death and ecological devastation

Brazil's Olympic bay, Guanabara Bay, is severely polluted and lethally toxic.

06/17/2016 | Rating NR

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In Brazil's OIympic Bay, death and ecological devastation

Clip: 6/17/2016 | 9m 51s

Brazil's Olympic bay, Guanabara Bay, is severely polluted and lethally toxic.

Among the many concerns confronting Brazil’s first Olympic Games, one of the most pressing is the state of Guanabara Bay, site of the sailing competition. A vital source of income for local fishermen, the bay is severely polluted and lethally toxic -- but those fighting to preserve it face a violent response. Special correspondent Lulu Garcia-Navarro of NPR reports.

06/17/2016 | Rating NR

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