[USCC] FW: CNN story on remediating heavy metals in soils with worms in India

[Karin Grobe]

They did say they burn the worms at the end of the process.  I guess they're
full of toxics.  
Karin Grobe
Organic Recyclers Anonymous

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worms in India

On Thu, October 25, 2007 6:52 pm, Karin Grobe wrote:
Story and video at

http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/10/22/eco.about.worms/


Karin Grobe
Organic Recyclers Anonymous

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Hello,

Regarding this excerpt:

"...
Scientists in India have found that worms' digestive systems and
regenerative abilities are so remarkable that they can actually absorb
toxic materials yet expel toxic-free manure. According to the Indian
newspaper, India Together, researchers in Gujarat have found that worms
can "detox" the organic parts of the industrial sludge which results from
the effluent treatment of industrial or hazardous waste.
..."

No mention of the effects on the worms.

Regards,

Lowell Prag