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On Monday, August 18 at 19:30 GMT: In Canada, more than 50 years have passed since mercury waste was dumped into a northern Ontario river system, poisoning the water and fish of the Grassy Narrows First Nation. Decades later, community leaders are still asking for an environmental clean-up and greater attention for First Nation members suffering the debilitating effects of mercury poisoning. Protests last month in Toronto have now persuaded the Ontario government to review their case. What needs to be done to achieve environmental justice? Join the conversation at 1930GMT.
Posted on: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 08:00:39 +0000

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