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UN: Quake toxic waste threatens lives in Pak
News Category: Toxics Waste; Source: The Times of India , Mumbai; Date: 22/11/2005

The UN has warned that waste and debris left in the wake of the October 8 South Asia could become toxic and seriously endanger survivors’ health Palistan’s environment minister also said reforestation was essential to prevent more deadly landslides . On 20 Nov, 2005, aid agencies welcomed the pledges but warned livelihoods as well as infrastructure mist be rebuilt. UN environment programmed Official, Mr Shafqat Kakakhel, said on Sunday it was essential to manage properly the “unprecedented large quantities of debris and waste.” “Otherwise a lot of the waste can turn toxic, can degenerate into toxic material, thereby posing serious challenges to health ,” he said. Kakakhel said the waste included toxic medical waste, rubble and “aid waste” such as bottles and cardboard boxes. These , along with leakages from pesticide and petrol stores, could contaminate the water sources.

 
 
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