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Havana Faces Severe Trash Crisis Amid Energy Blockade
Rat, flies and rot: Havana’s trash crisis spirals out of control
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Havana is grappling with a worsening garbage crisis due to a U.S. energy blockade, leading to unsanitary conditions and public health risks. Residents are resorting to burning waste, while grassroots initiatives like El Batazo aim to improve waste management and reclaim neighborhoods.
- 01Havana generates solid waste equivalent to 12 Olympic-sized swimming pools daily, with only 57% being collected.
- 02The U.S. energy blockade has resulted in widespread power outages and a fuel crisis, crippling municipal garbage collection services.
- 03Residents are burning waste in the streets, raising health concerns over toxic smoke.
- 04Grassroots initiative El Batazo is working to improve waste management by collecting pre-sorted trash and recycling materials.
- 05Environmental officials warn that rising temperatures and poor waste management could lead to increased disease-carrying insects.
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Havana is experiencing a severe garbage crisis, exacerbated by a U.S. energy blockade that has disrupted essential services. The city's streets are filled with rotting waste, attracting flies and stray animals, creating unsanitary conditions. Residents report irregular garbage collection, forcing them to burn trash, which poses health risks from toxic smoke. A recent survey indicated that Havana produces waste equivalent to 12 Olympic-sized swimming pools daily, yet only 57% is collected. Environmental officials highlight improper waste management as a critical issue, warning that rising temperatures and the rainy season could worsen the situation. In response, grassroots initiatives like El Batazo are emerging, where community members collect pre-sorted trash and recycle materials, aiming to foster a cleaner environment and demonstrate that effective waste management is possible. These efforts provide a glimmer of hope amidst the growing public health concerns.
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The garbage crisis poses significant health risks to Havana's residents due to unsanitary conditions and increased disease vectors.
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