toxic waste

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But his history of public controversy stretches back to at least 1991, when a memo he wrote while serving as the World Bank’s chief economist appeared to justify sending toxic waste to poorer countries.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

BBC News has recently documented uncovered toxic waste ponds, deforestation and soil erosion at rare earth mines in Northern China.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Albanian police arrested 20 people over their role in smuggling toxic waste from the Balkan country to Thailand, the force said Wednesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

These spaces help drain toxic waste products, including beta amyloid and tau proteins, which are found in high levels in people with Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026

A derailed train with a pool of toxic waste spilling from the tank cars.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins