India's River in Crisis: Residents Take Action Despite Denial from Officials.
Residents of Eloor, India are struggling to save the Periyar River from pollution caused by over 300 chemical companies that discharge concentrated wastewater with almost no treatment. The river's water and groundwater are now fully contaminated, and the pollution has led to the disappearance of 25 species of fish and contamination in vegetables, chicken, eggs, fruits, and tuber crops from the region. Despite protests and legal action, officials deny the extent of the problem and blame sewage from homes, commercial institutions, and markets upstream.
