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Toxic waste: An international business which benefits the Eco-Mafia
Many of these companies who are working illegaly in these areas are also working for famous Italian brand namesMany of these companies who are working illegaly in these areas are also working for famous Italian brand names
Dirty business: mafia's toxic waste crimes spread across Europe
The illegal dumping of domestic and sometimes even hazardous industrial waste by the mafia has long been a problem in Italy. Now it has emerged thatThe illegal dumping of domestic and sometimes even hazardous industrial waste by the mafia has long been a problem in Italy. Now it has emerged that
Environmental pollution: full debate
To watch the full ‘On The Frontline’ debate about environmental pollution in Europe, please click on the link above.To watch the full ‘On The Frontline’ debate about environmental pollution in Europe, please click on the link above.
Italy discovers biggest illegal waste dump in Europe
Officials in Italy have began excavating what they believe is the biggest illegal waste dump in Europe. Everything from chemicals and plastics toOfficials in Italy have began excavating what they believe is the biggest illegal waste dump in Europe. Everything from chemicals and plastics to
Alert in Mexico after thieves steal radioactive material
Five states in Mexico have been put on high alert after the theft of a radioactive substance described by authorities as “very dangerous”. A vanFive states in Mexico have been put on high alert after the theft of a radioactive substance described by authorities as “very dangerous”. A van
Do you know: can we eat toxic waste?
Eventually, yes! Michail Yakimov from Institute for Coastal Marine Environment explains how waste in the sea gets eaten by bacteria, which are thenEventually, yes! Michail Yakimov from Institute for Coastal Marine Environment explains how waste in the sea gets eaten by bacteria, which are then
E-waste: a lucrative but deadly business
Kibera in Kenya’s capital Nairobi is the biggest slum in Africa and one of the largest in the world. Like many of its inhabitants, Leonard NgatiaKibera in Kenya’s capital Nairobi is the biggest slum in Africa and one of the largest in the world. Like many of its inhabitants, Leonard Ngatia
Chevron assets sought to pay damages bill
Ecuadorian victims who have won a 13-billion-euro environmental case against Chevron Corporation are to pursue legal action against the companyEcuadorian victims who have won a 13-billion-euro environmental case against Chevron Corporation are to pursue legal action against the company
US oil company ordered to pay billions in compensation to Ecuador
An appeal court in Ecuador ruled that the US oil company Chevron should pay 18 billion dollars in damages after being accused of polluting the AmazonAn appeal court in Ecuador ruled that the US oil company Chevron should pay 18 billion dollars in damages after being accused of polluting the Amazon
EU tightens nuclear waste disposal rules
The EU has agreed tougher rules on the disposal of nuclear waste. The new pan-European plan will mean radioactive rubbish from the 27 member stateThe EU has agreed tougher rules on the disposal of nuclear waste. The new pan-European plan will mean radioactive rubbish from the 27 member state
Nuclear Power: Italy a unique case
The Fukushima disaster in Japan in March threw the spotlight on Europe’s nuclear power plants. While the EU Commission and the bloc’s 27 memberThe Fukushima disaster in Japan in March threw the spotlight on Europe’s nuclear power plants. While the EU Commission and the bloc’s 27 member
Thousands of lives at risk from e-waste recycling
Thousands of people in China live from recycling e-waste – a highly toxic and dangerous activity. Most of the electronic waste comes from the WestThousands of people in China live from recycling e-waste – a highly toxic and dangerous activity. Most of the electronic waste comes from the West
German nuclear waste goes nowhere fast
Anti-nuclear activists have continued to block a convoy of reprocessed atomic waste from reaching a storage depot near the German town ofAnti-nuclear activists have continued to block a convoy of reprocessed atomic waste from reaching a storage depot near the German town of
Nuclear "train of death" halted by protests
Protesters clashed with German police on Sunday as they tried to block a train carrying nuclear waste from France. Officers used pepper spray andProtesters clashed with German police on Sunday as they tried to block a train carrying nuclear waste from France. Officers used pepper spray and
Red mud, blue Danube
A red desert landscape has enveloped entire villages in Hungary, in the wake of the toxic sludge disaster. The people living along the Danube RiverA red desert landscape has enveloped entire villages in Hungary, in the wake of the toxic sludge disaster. The people living along the Danube River
Head of Hungarian toxic sludge firm arrested
The boss of the Hungarian aluminium firm linked to last week’s massive spill of toxic sludge has been arrested. Zoltan Bakonyi, head ofThe boss of the Hungarian aluminium firm linked to last week’s massive spill of toxic sludge has been arrested. Zoltan Bakonyi, head of
Hungary races to reduce new toxic sludge threat
Amid threats of another wave of red toxic sludge in Hungary, workers are racing to build make-shift emergency dams. Cracks have widened in theAmid threats of another wave of red toxic sludge in Hungary, workers are racing to build make-shift emergency dams. Cracks have widened in the
Hungary: Clean-up efforts in sludge-hit village
Toxic sludge coats a damaged bridge as workers continued to clear the polluted groundToxic sludge coats a damaged bridge as workers continued to clear the polluted ground
Fears of fresh toxic flood in Hungary
A village near the site of the toxic sludge spill in Hungary has been evacuated amid fears of a second wave of poisonous flooding. Around 800A village near the site of the toxic sludge spill in Hungary has been evacuated amid fears of a second wave of poisonous flooding. Around 800
Sludge spill reservoir 'may have leaked in June'
New pictures from Hungary show the broken wall of a reservoir after it burst, spilling a torrent of toxic sludge from an alumina plant. TheNew pictures from Hungary show the broken wall of a reservoir after it burst, spilling a torrent of toxic sludge from an alumina plant. The
Danube fears eased but sludge death toll rises
The catastrophic effects of the toxic spill in the Danube’s tributaries have not been carried downstream to the great river itself, easing manyThe catastrophic effects of the toxic spill in the Danube’s tributaries have not been carried downstream to the great river itself, easing many
Serbia, Croatia test for Hungarian spill pollution
Serbian and Croatian authorities stepped up testing in the Danube on Friday amid fears the Hungarian toxic spill is spreading. Officials say thereSerbian and Croatian authorities stepped up testing in the Danube on Friday amid fears the Hungarian toxic spill is spreading. Officials say there
Hungary pleas for EU aid
Hungary has officially asked the European Union for help as it takles what its president has described as an “ecological tragedy”. All life in theHungary has officially asked the European Union for help as it takles what its president has described as an “ecological tragedy”. All life in the
Hungary hints at tighter controls after spill
The Hungarian prime minister has described the accident as an “unprecedented environmental catastrophe” in the country. The government is tryingThe Hungarian prime minister has described the accident as an “unprecedented environmental catastrophe” in the country. The government is trying
Hungarian toxic sludge reaches Danube
As the clean up continues in Hungary – toxic red sludge from an aluminium plant spill has now reached the River Danube. Disaster crews are alsoAs the clean up continues in Hungary – toxic red sludge from an aluminium plant spill has now reached the River Danube. Disaster crews are also
Toxic spill: A village destroyed
Three days after red toxic sludge spilled from an aluminium plant, Hungary is counting the environmental and human cost of the disaster. At leastThree days after red toxic sludge spilled from an aluminium plant, Hungary is counting the environmental and human cost of the disaster. At least
Toxic Spills in Europe
On Monday a river of toxic sludge burst out of the reservoir of an aluminia factory in Hungary. The deadly mud is estimated to have covered an areaOn Monday a river of toxic sludge burst out of the reservoir of an aluminia factory in Hungary. The deadly mud is estimated to have covered an area
Q&A Hungary toxic spill
Rain in Hungary is accelerating the spread of toxic sludge, from an aluminium plant, into rivers which flow into the Danube. To find out more aboutRain in Hungary is accelerating the spread of toxic sludge, from an aluminium plant, into rivers which flow into the Danube. To find out more about