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Mexican environmental regulators found 30,000 tons of improperly stored hazardous material at the Zinc Nacional plant, which recycles toxic waste from the U.S.

The investigation followed a report by The Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab, revealing potential contamination. Authorities ordered the material moved within 15 days and shut down unauthorized equipment.

Tests found high lead, cadmium, and arsenic levels near the plant. Officials are assessing community risks, while Zinc Nacional claims compliance.

Experts stress independent testing to evaluate health threats from the toxic waste.

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[–] partial_accumen@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

I'm glad to see this development. I remember the original posting of the article and how multiple elementary schools are next door to this plant and had record unsafe levels of contamination found inside the schools.

[–] commander@lemmings.world 4 points 1 month ago

The penalty for this always needs to outweigh whatever additional profit was made for cutting corners.

It won't, but it should.