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Refinery leak

More than a million gallons of crude oil have leaked from Brazilian state-owned refinery Petrobas into the Barigui River. The river is completely black and people living in the area are finding breathing impaired. It is heading for the major tourist spot of Iguaçu Falls. Retention barriers are being put in place and speedy cleanup is promised.

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