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Scientists studying environmental fallout of Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

NPR · 1:52

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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…

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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