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Western firms utilize poor countries as a dump of dangerous waste.

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World: Western firms are utilizing the poor countries of Africa and Asia as a cheap dump for dangerous waste. The main reason of the firms is an effort to save money. The disposal od risk waste in Africa costs USD 2.5/tonne without the meeting of envoronmental rules. In Europe, the disposal of dangerous waste costs USD 250/tonne in accordance ...

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