Thousands of landfills around Europe threaten human health and ecosystems
A first-of-its-kind analysis of Europe’s landfills has revealed that tens of thousands are located in flood-prone zones, areas used for drinking water, or in sensitive conservation sites. Reporters from Investigate Europe and Watershed Investigations found that many of the 60,000 sites mapped are at risk of leaking toxic waste, posing threats to human health and disrupting fragile ecosystems. Almost 30 per cent were found in areas with a significant risk of flooding, raising the possibility of h
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