- Protesting export of hazardous wastes
Description
Campaigning against the export of toxic materials involves coordinated actions to prevent the transfer of hazardous substances from one country to another, particularly from developed to developing nations. This strategy seeks to enforce stricter regulations, raise public awareness, and promote international agreements to halt the dumping of toxic waste. Its practical intent is to protect human health and the environment by ensuring responsible waste management and holding exporters accountable for the safe handling and disposal of dangerous materials.
Implementation
In 1991 the government of El Salvador was approached with an offer to build a City of Goodwill along the Pacific coast. The construction materials were to be 3 million tonnes of ash from USA power plants, reputedly toxic. In 1993, following local and international campaigning, the government refused to accept the offer.
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Global strategies
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(D) Detailed strategies
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English
1A4N
J1009
DOCID
12010090
D7NID
224648
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Last update
Dec 3, 2024