Diesel spill in Philippines threatens livelihood of...

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An estimated half a million litres of diesel fuel has leaked from a broken underground pipeline into Manila Bay in the Philippines threatening the livelihood of workers dependent on the bay's marine life.

The Bureau of Fisheries has imposed a ban on fishing in the area due to health risks, however they have said that the diesel will evaporate in eight to ten days.

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