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“Independent research by ToxicoWatch, supported by Zero Waste Europe, has revealed alarming levels of dioxins, PFAS, and heavy metals in the soil, water, vegetation — and even food — surrounding WtE (Waste‑to‑Energy) facilities in Zubieta, Paris, and Harlingen.”

“Waste incinerators are three times more likely to be built in the UK's most deprived neighbourhoods than in the least.”

​“A Breath of Fresh Air: Responding to the Health Challenges of Modern Air Pollution”

​“Around 30,000 deaths in the UK in 2025 will be linked to toxic air — there is no safe level.”

​“The government now admits we are close to capacity and that there is a ‘limited need’ for new incinerators. Communities have had enough.”

"Every child has the right to a safe, clean and healthy environment. It is critical for their growth and development. Breathing unhealthy air puts children and pregnant women at risk for adverse health effects and even death."

"Air pollution can lead to both short and long term health term issues for all, but impacts on some groups more than others, such as the young and elderly..."

“The first‑hand experiences of people most affected by inequalities in air quality exposure... highlight that poor air quality is not just an environmental hazard, but a social injustice.”

“Energy-from-waste plants are now producing the same amount of greenhouse gases per unit of electricity as if they were burning coal.”