Italy’s Growing Toxic Waste Scandal

By Walter Mayr

Mauro Pagnano/ DER SPIEGEL

For decades, the Mafia has been dumping toxic waste illegally in the region north of Naples. Recently declassified testimony shows that leading politicians have known about the problem for years, yet done nothing about it — even as the death toll climbs.

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