Rabu, 04 Desember 2013

Argentina grapples with its most polluted river

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In this Nov. 18, 2013 photo, a woman holds a girl in her arms while standing on a dock at the Riachuelo river in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Although the odor of the brown-gray river can be overpowering, the historic neighborhood, which is known as a tango hotspot and home of the popular soccer team Boca Juniors, remains one of Buenos Aires’ top tourist draws. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The picturesque La Boca district draws hordes of tourists to stroll its narrow streets lined with colorful buildings and eat at outdoor restaurants. Now it has a new, unwanted claim to fame: The Riachuelo river that flows through the neighborhood has been named one of the planet's 10 dirtiest places.



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