Mass Fish Die-Off in Piracicaba River, Brazil
Several tons of fish have died along the Piracicaba River in Brazil's Sao Paulo state due to illegal dumping of industrial waste from a sugar and ethanol plant. The environmental impact is significant, affecting biodiversity in the area.
Key Points
- Several tons of fish died due to illegal dumping of industrial waste
- The environmental impact on biodiversity is significant
- The company responsible for the plant did not respond to requests for comment