Baselkonventionen | [patched]
Here’s a concise feature overview of the (full name: Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal ), based on the Swedish term "baselkonventionen."
The African country of Guinea-Bissau became a dumping ground for hazardous waste, including toxic chemicals and radioactive materials, shipped from Europe and the United States. The waste was often dumped in open pits, contaminating soil, water, and air, and causing severe health problems for local communities. baselkonventionen
Waste must be managed throughout its lifecycle (generation, transport, treatment, disposal) in a way protecting human health and the environment. Here’s a concise feature overview of the (full
The waste had gone home. The cost of disposal belonged to those who created it. It wasn't justice, not yet—but it was the beginning of responsibility. The waste had gone home
