Buzoianu cere stare de alertă în București și Ilfo

The interim Minister of Environment, Diana Buzoianu, has requested a state of alert in Ilfov and Bucharest due to illegal burning in Sintești, which she described as a chronic pollution hotspot. She emphasized the need for continuous monitoring and rapid intervention measures to combat illegal waste burning. Buzoianu criticized local authorities for their lack of action and highlighted the significant health risks posed to residents from toxic emissions. She plans to propose government measures to limit the amount of waste individuals can legally dispose of, aiming to disrupt the illegal waste trade. The National Environmental Guard reported numerous inspections and penalties related to illegal burning activities.