ecological catastrophe

Toxic hydrocarbons in Odra reveals opposition

Dariusz Joński and Michał Szczerba, MPs from the main opposition grouping Civic Coalition (KO), told a press conference that the hydrocarbons found in the river were poisonous and had to be introduced into its waters externally. Tomasz Waszczuk/PAP

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.

Polish, German tests of Odra samples show same results says minister

The results of Polish and German tests of water samples taken from the River Odra, where masses of dead fish had been discovered, are the same, Poland's deputy climate and environment minister has said.

Opposition leader slams government over River Odra contamination

Donald Tusk, the leader of Poland's main opposition party Civic Platform, has criticised the government for what he regards as its belated reaction to a pollution spill in the River Odra that has killed tonnes of fish.

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