Toxic Waste, Toxic Politics The tens of thousands who gathered in Zagreb last week to protest Croatia's government over its handling of toxic waste dumped near Gospic are fighting against environmental degradation and questioning the fabric of governance in their country.
The crisis has exposed deep seated problems that have been festering for years.
The dumping of over 35,000 tons of toxic waste from Italy, Slovenia, and Germany has polluted groundwater and poses a significant risk to public health.