... the Geomining institute of Spain. The project has come under scrutiny from the WWF for using methods which it did not approve of and it has recorded mutations of certain animals in The Doñana National Park. Many Wildlife organizations want the mine shut down permanently. There were also a lot of effects; I have divided them into short term effects and long term effects underneath. Short Term Effects 1. 400 acres of Farmland was destroyed by toxic sludge resulting in £6 million pounds worth of damage. 2. The Guadiamar River was almost completely blackened with sludge. 3. A Great amount of the animals in the river were killed, having knock-on effects throughout the food chain. 4. 400 families had their water supply polluted. 5. Homes by the river were flooded. 6. People living within the effected area suffered itching, rashes and difficulty in breathing. 7. Doñana National Park was in danger from pollution. ...

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