Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Villagers-in-Pearl-River-Delta-Region-27MZIFL7PUKW.htmlConceptually similarVillagers in Pearl River Delta RegionGP01VSVCompleted★★★★Villagers in Pearl River Delta RegionGP01VSZCompleted★★★★Farmer in Pearl River Delta RegionGP01VT0Completed★★★★★★Farmer in Pearl River Delta RegionGP01VU3Completed★★★★Farmer in Pearl River Delta RegionGP01VT1Completed★★★★Farmer and Greenpeace Campaigner in Pearl River Delta RegionGP01VSXCompleted★★★★Farmer and Greenpeace Campaigner in Pearl River Delta RegionGP01VSYCompleted★★★★Farmer in Pearl River Delta RegionGP01VT3Completed★★★★Farmer in Pearl River Delta RegionGP01VU7Completed★★★★★★View AllGP01VSWVillagers in Pearl River Delta RegionVillagers living in Huang Wen Yuan Cun village wash clothes using water from the local stream. Locals tell that underground water can only be used for clothes washing but was once their source of drinking water before the factory moved next door. The village is located directly adjacent to the Kingboard Industrial park.Locations:Asia-China-Guangdong-QingyuanDate:1 Sep, 2009Credit:© Greenpeace / John NovisMaximum size:5616px X 3744pxKeywords:Chemical industry-Chemicals-Cleaning-Clothing-Day-Dumping-Factories-KWCI (GPI)-Local population-Men-Motorbikes-Outdoors-Pollution-River pollution-Rivers-Three people-Toxics (campaign title)-Villages-Water-Water pollution-WomenShoot:Pearl River Delta PollutionThe Pearl River Delta has become one of the leading economic regions and a major manufacturing centre of China. Greenpeace collected and analysed 25 samples of waste water discharges and sediments from five industrial sites located throughout the Pearl River Delta region. A diverse range of hazardous chemicals were found, including high levels of heavy metals such as beryllium, copper and manganese.Related Collections:Pearl River Delta Pollution (Photos & Videos)
