Italy's 'Land of Fires': Residents poisoned as mafia dumps toxic waste

May Be Interested In:Stankoven scores twice to help Hurricanes beat Devils in Game 1




The European Court of Human Rights recently ruled against the Italian state for failing to act and putting the lives of locals in danger. The case, brought by residents and NGOs from a region near Naples known as the “Land of Fires”, came after they noticed an unusually high number of cancer diagnoses and high levels of pollution in the groundwater. The cause of the pollution was toxic waste dumped by the Camorra, the Neapolitan mafia. Our correspondents report.

share Share facebook pinterest whatsapp x print

Similar Content

What happens when the internet disappears?
What happens when the internet disappears?
Can vitamin D deficiency cause cancer? - The Times of India
Can vitamin D deficiency cause cancer? – The Times of India
Migrant health and care workers deserve better than this | Letters
Migrant health and care workers deserve better than this | Letters
Streeting says ‘hell of a lot’ still to do after PM says NHS has met its two million extra appointment pledge – UK politics live
Streeting says ‘hell of a lot’ still to do after PM says NHS has met its two million extra appointment pledge – UK politics live
A look at impact protection for bridges after Key Bridge collapse
A look at impact protection for bridges after Key Bridge collapse
Altadena, Los Angeles County
Excitement builds for Oscars – but Hollywood still reeling from wildfires
Global Insight: Understanding the Day's Headlines | © 2025 | Daily News