Browsing Tag

garbage

Survivors at Uganda’s Hazardous Landfill Still Hold Out Hope

In the Shadow of Waste: One Year After Kampala's Landfill Collapse When the massive landfill at Kiteezi in Uganda’s bustling capital, Kampala, surrendered to its own weight, the catastrophe heralded by a deafening roar, many mistook it for the routine noise of a low-flying airplane. But as the echoes faded, chaos erupted. A deluge of detritus surged across the landscape, uprooting trees and engulfing whatever lay in its wake. Zamhall Nansamba was among the fortunate. With her heart pounding and her children in tow, she…

Hapag-Lloyd’s ship loaded with garbage

In Senegal, a turnaround for hundreds of tons of plastic waste. A boat from the German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd was intercepted by the customs authorities in early May and fraudulently tried to bring the cargo into the territory. as reported from Dakar, Charlotte idracThe ship responsible for returning plastic waste left the…

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More