Authorities in Argentina arrested a man for trying to contaminate the Manzores stream in Concordia, Entre Ríos. Neighbors alerted police when they saw the man acting suspiciously on a nearby pedestrian bridge.
Police found the man operating a forklift, trying to dump 200 pounds of chemicals into the stream below. Neighbors said it was not the first time they've noticed such destructive behavior.
Of course, actions like this are particularly frustrating because they affect the environment. Dumping toxic chemicals into water is dangerous for all living things in the vicinity. It is not just humans nearby who are affected. Animals and plants can also be killed because of this type of irresponsible behavior.
Unfortunately, actions like this are not isolated incidents. For instance, one frustrated homeowner took to Reddit to share that his neighbor was draining his chlorinated pool into his backyard, killing his grass. An Austin, Texas, resident was shocked to find construction waste dumped into a creek on his property. In an alarming incident in Texas, a septic company was caught illegally dumping waste into the sewer system.
There are many ways for average citizens to fight back against such irresponsible actions. One way is to vote for pro-climate candidates who understand the serious challenges our environment is facing. Government officials who will fight to write and enforce strong environmental laws will help keep our communities safe. Getting involved in your community and taking local action are also ways to ensure the environment is protected.
In the case of the Manzores stream, authorities credited local neighbors with preventing a disaster.
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"These neighbors suspected the possible commission of an environmental crime, that is, dumping some prohibited fluid or substance into the Manzores stream," explained Commissioner Eduardo Gamarra to Concordia Policiales. "... On several previous occasions, different vehicles made this entry, either to dump fluids or to collect sand. … Either situation is prohibited."
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