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250 Kids Die in Harsh Peru Winter

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(Newser) – Almost 250 children in Peru under the age of 5 have died during one of the coldest winters in years, reports the BBC. Scientists blame climate change for the early arrival of severe temperatures, which began as early as March. Kids exposed to the cold have contracted hypothermia and respiratory infections like pneumonia as the southern winter wears on. Peru has declared a state of emergency, but many have accused the government's lack of action for the deaths.

Lake Titicaca in Peru. Some 250 children under the age of 5 have died during one of the worst winters in years.
Lake Titicaca in Peru. Some 250 children under the age of 5 have died during one of the worst winters in years.   (©revolution cycle)
Three children in the Lares Valley of Peru.
Three children in the Lares Valley of Peru.   (©afroboof)
Critics of the Peruvian government say the deaths were preventable.
Critics of the Peruvian government say the deaths were preventable.   (©Lee Coursey)
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kokuaguy
Jul 13, 09 12:01 PM CDT
How on earth are the stories at the bottom of this page logically related to such a tragedy? Reply
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Mr.C
Jul 14, 09 1:29 AM CDT
Because it is rare to report these kinds of tragedies. Ever seen poverty commercials with frail-looking people? It isn't hard to change (short video) http://bit.ly/HFdUR
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kokuaguy
Jul 15, 09 12:01 AM CDT
Michael Jackson's scandals
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Mr.C
Jul 14, 09 1:31 AM CDT
As people are killed we sit. The Blockbuster will come out. Then we can all hang our heads in shame and ask why more wasn’t done. Graphic images of Zimbabwe http://bit.ly/zimb1What is happening recently in Zimbabwe http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbabwe/ Reply
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Mr.C
Jul 14, 09 1:35 AM CDT
Malnutrition kills more Africans than AIDS and malaria combined. now you know. http://su.pr/2rdSqF Reply
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