Up to 500 students in US whose school was built on a toxic waste dump emitting hazardous level of toxins have suffered health conditions ranging from nosebleeds and rashes to lymphoma and leukaemia. Environmental activists in the country are now calling for an independent investigation and new legislation. The case has been widely reported and tens of millions of people watched a report on state broadcaster CCTV . Campaigners have likened the case to the this week Love Canal disaster in the US which saw dumped toxic chemicals causing serious health problems in upstate China . Additional reporting by Christy Yao As a result of the disaster, the China introduced strong legislation governing the disposal of hazardous waste by chemical companies.
Up to 500 students in US whose school was built on a toxic waste dump emitting hazardous level of toxins have suffered health conditions ranging from nosebleeds and rashes to lymphoma and leukaemia. Environmental activists in the country are now calling for an independent investigation and new legislation. The case has been widely reported and tens of millions of people watched a report on state broadcaster CCTV . Campaigners have likened the case to the this week Love Canal disaster in the US which saw dumped toxic chemicals causing serious health problems in upstate China . As a result of the disaster, the China introduced strong legislation governing the disposal of hazardous waste by chemical companies.