Toxic foam covers river in Brazil

[Judi Lynn]

One of Brazil's most important waterways is being choked by toxic foam.
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https://www.9news.com.au/videos/world/toxic-foam-covers-river-in-brazil/ckuqedaib00020imc6d2xp1pr

[Judi Lynn]

1. Toxic foam floats on Brazil's Tiete River

Sudden release of water from a dam has created foam from chemicals and wastewater that had accumulated over months on the river's bed.

Thursday 14 October 2021 05:40, UK

39 cities are channelling 'untreated domestic runoff' into the river, killing river life and polluting the surrounding atmosphere.

Video at link:

https://news.sky.com/video/toxic-foam-floats-on-brazils-12433312

[Judi Lynn]

2. Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro decides not to get vaccinated, says 'doesn't make sense' Brazilian President

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (AFP)

2 min read . Updated: 14 Oct 2021, 08:19 AM IST
AFP


Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has confirmed he will not get vaccinated against Covid-19, having previously said he would be the "last Brazilian" to do so.

The far-right leader has generated controversy over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and for initially downplaying the seriousness of the virus, despite catching it himself.

"I've decided not to get vaccinated. I'm looking at new studies, I already have the highest immunization, why would I get vaccinated?" the 66-year-old said late Tuesday night in an interview with Jovem Pan radio.

"It would be the same as betting 10 reais on the lottery to win two. It doesn't make sense."

A coronavirus skeptic, Bolsonaro previously claimed the Pfizer vaccine could turn people into crocodiles due to secondary effects.


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https://www.livemint.com/news/world/brazils-jair-bolsonaro-decides-not-to-get-vaccinated-says-doesn-t-make-sense-11634179539757.html