We all know the story of the toxic sludge that spilled from the Aznalcollar mine in Spain on 25th April 1998. Spanish conservationists claim that some 70,000 birds have been heavily contaminated. There is still uncertainty about continuing environmental risks, but the Spanish authorities authorised the reopening of the mine in late April 1999. The long-term effect on the Doñana National Park is s

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