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Scientists studying environmental fallout of Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

NPR · 1:52

9,501 views · 1,424 likes · Jul 31, 2026

The consequences of attacks in south Lebanon are being measured not only in lives lost and buildings destroyed, but also in potential environmental damage.
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Scientists are investigating contamination in farmland after Israeli strikes they say may have introduced toxic chemicals and heavy metals into the soil.⁠
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Correspondent: Ruth Sherlock/NPR⁠
Videographer: Fadel Itani for NPR⁠
Producer: Pablo…

The consequences of attacks in south Lebanon are being measured not only in lives lost and buildings destroyed, but also in potential environmental damage.
⁠
Scientists are investigating contamination in farmland after Israeli strikes they say may have introduced toxic chemicals and heavy metals into the soil.⁠
⁠
Correspondent: Ruth Sherlock/NPR⁠
Videographer: Fadel Itani for NPR⁠
Producer: Pablo…

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