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Quercus Warns of Lead, Arsenic Contamination in Zêzere River After Mine Landslide

A landslide at the Panasqueira Mines near Covilhã, Portugal, dragged toxic waste into the Zêzere River, prompting environmental group Quercus to warn of lead and arsenic contamination and demand periodic studies from authorities, citing risks to Greater Lisbon's water supply.

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