Is This A Vision Of Our Rubbish Future?

Naples, Italy, has run out of landfill space. They have failed to implement plans for recycling, leaving 250,000 tonnes of waste in the streets. “… although the city centre has now been cleaned up and had most of its waste removed with the help of the army, the emergency continues. Firemen answer an average of 20 calls each night as blazes of rubbish light up the countryside.”

I’ve been to Naples and it does have amazing views. This is one view you may wish to avoid though. Read more at the BBC.

[Via: BBC]

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