Mexican environmental authorities discovered 30,000 tons of hazardous waste improperly stored at the Zinc Nacional recycling plant in the Monterrey metro area. This situation arose after investigations by The Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab highlighted concerns over contamination. Following these findings, regulators launched a thorough inspection, leading to the shutdown of unauthorized equipment and orders for proper storage of the hazardous materials found in deteriorating and leaking bags. Authorities emphasized the urgency of preventing these materials from being in contact with natural soil, underlining the risks they pose to the environment and public health.
After the articles were published, regulators from the Mexican federal agency in charge of environmental inspection and enforcement initiated an investigation that lasted seven days at the Zinc Nacional plant.
The agency found improperly stored material in broken and leaking bags, which were in direct contact with the ground, representing a significant environmental risk.
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