Poland, Germany discuss avoiding repeat of deadly river pollution but ready for all scenarios
The environment ministers of Poland and Germany have met on the border of the two countries to discuss protection of a river against a repeat of deadly pollution that killed hundreds of tons of fish last year
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The environment ministers of Poland and Germany met on the border of the two countries on Wednesday to discuss protection of a river against a repeat of deadly pollution that killed hundreds of tons of fish last year.
Polish Environment Minister Anna Moskwa said that she couldn't rule out the occurrence of another disaster despite tight monitoring along the Oder River and the blocking of the illegal discharge of chemicals and waste in order to prevent the growth of deadly golden algae.
“We are sure that we have done and will do everything that we can on our side," Moskwa said. “However, taking into consideration ... the limited knowledge about the algae in the world and ... its aggressive nature, we are expecting every scenario.
"We are preparing ourselves for every scenario — the positive and the negative one,” she said.
