Gaza's Environmental Crisis: 68 Million Tons of Debris
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The Palestinian Environmental Quality Authority has warned of a severe environmental disaster in Gaza due to the recent Israeli aggression. An estimated 61 to 68 million tons of debris, including 4 million tons of hazardous waste, 50,000 tons of asbestos, and over 100,000 tons of military waste and white phosphorus, have accumulated. This has led to the destruction of 82% of agricultural land and 84% of water and sewage infrastructure, posing significant humanitarian challenges.
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🔵 سلطة جودة البيئة بغزة تحذّر من تراكم 61 إلى 68 مليون طن من الركام جر...
متابعة | سلطة جودة البيئة بغزة تحذّر من تراكم 61 إلى 68 مليون طن من ال...
68M tons of rubble pose environmental, humanitarian disaster in Gaza:...
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