Serbia tackles one of Europe's largest eco-disasters
Trash or Treasure? - Where does our waste go?
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🇷🇸 For decades, Europe’s second-largest landfill has been polluting the Danube River.
🌊 Now, a $440 million investment is going to change that by creating a facility to burn 340 thousand tons and filter the river’s polluted water.
🚯 But some it’s not enough.
Discover more about our #TrashorTreasure special: https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2021-05-29/Serbia-tackles-one-of-Europe-s-largest-eco-disasters--10DF155OIjm/index.html
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