Environmental degradation worsens living conditions from "summary" of Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo
The residents of Annawadi knew the cycle well - the stench of garbage burning, the shimmering haze of toxins in the air, the steady decline in health. With every passing day, their living conditions worsened, as the environment around them degraded further. The children coughed and wheezed, their lungs struggling against the pollution that filled the slum. The stagnant water, contaminated with sewage and waste, brought disease and suffering to the community. As the landfills grew taller and the waterways more polluted, the people of Annawadi found themselves trapped in a toxic environment that was slowly killing them. The lack of proper waste management and sanitation services only exacerbated the problem, leading to outbreaks of illness and death. The once fertile land had become barren, unable to sustain life or provide a means of livelihood for the re...
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