11.3 million litres of toxic mining sludge has leaked into the Animas River from a mine in southwest Colorado. The Navajo Nation and Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper have declared emergencies over it.
Senior Associate, Environment Colorado Jeanne Bassset says the mine where the accident happened hasn't been in use for 92 years and it's having a devastating impact on local communities.
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