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Down in the Dumps

How to turn toxic dumps, leaching chemicals into the water supply, into safe sites?

Turning landfills into urban parks may sound like a great idea, but when it comes to those scattered around Moscow, first they need to be reclaimed – that is, turned from toxic dumps, leaching chemicals into the ground and water supply, into safe sites. The Moscow regional government is promoting more waste incinerators, but locals have concerns over safety and the smell.

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