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Landfill Spill in Ohio; Zambia's Dam Collapse Devastates Wildlife

3/21/2025

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In Fostoria, Ohio, a leachate spill at the WIN Waste landfill has been contained, but the mystery of its cause lingers, marking the second incident this year. Meanwhile, a catastrophic tailings dam collapse in Zambia unleashed 50 million liters of acid into the Kafue River, devastating wildlife and threatening water supplies for thousands of residents.

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Story summary

In Fostoria, Ohio, a leachate spill at the WIN Waste landfill has been contained, but the mystery of its cause lingers, marking the second incident this year. Meanwhile, a catastrophic tailings dam collapse in Zambia unleashed 50 million liters of acid into the Kafue River, devastating wildlife and threatening water supplies for thousands of residents.