Toxic pollution plagues major river in northwestern Turkey, say residents - Stockholm Center for Freedom

Toxic pollution plagues major river in northwestern Turkey, say residents - Stockholm Center for Freedom

Residents of the Ergene district in Turkey’s western Tekirdağ province have complained of severe health problems caused by toxic industrial waste polluting the Maritsa (Ergene) River, the BirGün daily reported.  The pollution has caused unbearable odors, and locals say they wake up at night with burning throats. Once clean enough to fish from, the river is now so polluted it poses a constant health threat. The most severely affected area is the …