Show Navigation
back to search results
Info

Pesticide Poisoning Pollution Punjab India

A cow stands outside a small farmhouse in the rural Punjab region in north-west India. Scientists believe that excessive pesticide use in the region over the past 30-40 years has led to the accumulation of dangerous levels of toxins such as uranium, lead and mercury which are contributing to increased health problems in rural communities. Problems can also be seen in many of the local animals.

Add to Lightbox Download
Filename
13-30-190.JPG
Copyright
Sean Gallagher
Image Size
5760x3840 / 9.1MB
http://gallagher-photo.com
https://gallagher-photo.com/licensing/
Contained in galleries
India - Punjab - Agriculture & Pesticides [2013]
A cow stands outside a small farmhouse in the rural Punjab region in north-west India. Scientists believe that excessive pesticide use in the region over the past 30-40 years has led to the accumulation of dangerous levels of toxins such as uranium, lead and mercury which are contributing to increased health problems in rural communities. Problems can also be seen in many of the local animals.