ecological catastrophe

Dam built to catch dead fish flowing down River Odra says governor

The governor said that the first signal about dead fish flowing down from the Czech Republic side of the River Odra to the Polish side had been received by the state services before 11:00 a.m. Jaroslav Ozana/PAP/CTK

Poland has put up a dam to catch all the dead fish that are flowing down from the Czech side of the River Odra, a local official has said.

State Water Holding appeals to companies to cut discharge into Odra

Poland’s State Water Holding (PGW), the state-owned organisation responsible for water management, has appealed to companies with discharge permits to reduce the amount of waste they pump into the River Odra.

Toxic hydrocarbons in Odra reveals opposition

Tests have shown the presence of toxic hydrocarbons in the River Odra, which are not of natural origin but a technological by-product, two opposition MPs said on Monday in Olsztyn, northern Poland.

Ecological disaster hits Odra River

With climate change meaning hotter summers and low levels of water in one of Poland's biggest rivers, experts say that it was only a matter of time before something happened.

Government may have something to hide over Odra disaster, claims Tusk

Donald Tusk, leader of Poland’s main opposition party and a former prime minister, has accused the government of having something “to hide” over the River Odra pollution disaster.

Algae possible cause of Odra contamination, minister says

Rare microorganisms known as golden algae found in recent water samples from the River Odra could be the source of the river's contamination, a government minister said on Thursday.

No contaminants found in drinking water intakes near Odra

There are no pollutants in the samples taken from drinking water intakes near the River Odra where masses of dead fish have been found, the local authorities in north-western Poland have told PAP.

Poland to cooperate with foreign labs to find out cause of Odra pollution

Poland's Chief Inspectorate of Environmental Protection (GIOS) has sent samples of water from the River Odra to foreign laboratories in order to find out the cause of its pollution.

PM vows stiff punishment for River Odra pollution

Mateusz Morawiecki, Poland's prime minister, said on Monday that the government will look for ways to tighten laws against the illegal dumping of waste into rivers while promising harsh punishments for those found guilty.

Dead fish discovered in another Polish river

Large numbers of dead fish were found in the Ner river, in the central Łódzkie province, following a similar incident in the River Odra, which flows through Poland and Germany.

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