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    Landfills: a serious problem for the environment

    • Landfill sites are partially responsible for global warming as they generate and release biogas into the atmosphere. Biogas is a mixture formed primarily of methane gas (CH₄) and carbon dioxide (CO₂)… See more

    They Can Cause Fires Or Explosions

    Sometimes methane produced by waste from landfill sites can cause explosions and fires. This downside is more common than meets the eye, because the fires that occur are not reg… See more

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    They Can Contaminate Soil and Water

    Landfill sites are often responsible for the contamination of soil and groundwater, as the contaminating materials (such as heavy materials like lead and mercury) that the stored wast… See more

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    Landfills Alter The Fauna

    Landfill sites have particularly negative effects on bird migration. Some birds feed from landfill sites , inevitably ingesting plastic, aluminium, gypsum and other materials th… See more

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    The Problems With Landfills (And What You Can Do About It)
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    What happens if a landfill is contaminated?
    Landfills generate leachate, a toxic liquid formed when rainwater percolates through the waste. Leachate can contain harmful chemicals, heavy metals, and pathogens. If not properly managed, it can seep into the groundwater and contaminate drinking water sources, posing severe risks to human health and the environment.
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    They Can Cause Fires Or Explosions
    They Can Contaminate Soil and Water
    Landfills Alter The Fauna
    What happens if a landfill is contaminated?
     
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