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Public health crisis in Serbian village as air pollution raises to alarming levels; locals blame Chinese copper mine
A researcher noted that problems with air pollution were pre-existent, but China's takeover of the mine has exacerbated these issues. Residents say sulphur dioxide from the mine is visible to the naked eye, and children are increasingly sick.
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Serbia: Chinese-owned mine allegedly linked to crop failure, heavy pollution; calls for resettlement
Residents there say industrial pollution has already made their crops unusable as multiple complaints have forced the company to temporarily halt work. Some locals have left voluntarily, while others are waiting for officials to come through on promises to help them relocate.
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