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'The State Sold Itself': Decades of Toxic Waste Haunt Italy's South
29 Jan
Summary
- Europe condemned Italy for failing to protect citizens in the 'Land of Fires'.
- Decades of illegal toxic waste dumping have poisoned vast areas of southern Italy.
- Residents face severe health consequences, including high cancer rates and birth defects.
One year ago, the European Court of Human Rights condemned Italy for failing to protect citizens in Campania's 'Land of Fires'. This region has been devastated by decades of illegal toxic waste dumping and burning, orchestrated by the Camorra criminal network and complicit companies. Residents, like Angelo Venturato, tragically lost loved ones to cancer, a grim reality in an area with exceptionally high rates of the disease.
