Health fears linger in a Brazilian neighborhood built over oil waste
PolicyTuesday, July 21, 2026Mongabay

Health fears linger in a Brazilian neighborhood built over oil waste

Residents of the Itatinga neighborhood in São Sebastião, Brazil, express health concerns due to numerous cancer cases linked to living over an area contaminated by oil waste. The community is calling for urgent action and policy changes to address the environmental and health risks associated with their living conditions.

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