فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In a controversial development, media sources have revealed that Morocco is importing large quantities of waste from European countries, sparking a wave of criticism from environmental activists.
According to reports, the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, has approved the import of more than two and a half million tons of rubber tires and household waste from various European countries. These imports include:
- 970,896 tons from France
- 1.5 million tons from the United Kingdom
- 100,000 tons from Norway
- 60,000 tons from Sweden
- 30,054 tons from Spain
- 20,000 tons from Italy
This decision has prompted outrage from several environmental associations, including the organization “ECOLOMAN,” which considers this move to be in conflict with the Moroccan Constitution that guarantees citizens’ right to live in a healthy environment. They also pointed out that this decision contradicts the laws and strategies adopted by Morocco to protect the environment and promote a sustainable development model and fair energy transition.
Activists warned that importing these large quantities of waste would exacerbate the negative effects of pollution on the environment and citizens’ health, including deterioration of air quality and increased emissions of toxic gases and greenhouse gases causing climate change. They also expressed concerns about the potential presence of radioactive waste within these shipments.
In light of these developments, many environmental activists have expressed fears that Morocco could turn into a “landfill” for European countries, potentially posing a serious threat to the country’s environment and public health.
So far, the Moroccan government has not issued any official comment on these criticisms or provided clarification for the reasons behind this controversial decision. The debate surrounding this issue is expected to continue in the coming days, with increasing calls to review this decision and ensure the protection of the environment and public health in Morocco.
