US firms export over 1 million tons of hazardous waste to Mexico and Canada, leading to severe health risks.

US companies are sending over 1 million tons of hazardous waste annually to Mexico and Canada, with a 17% rise since 2018. An investigation revealed high levels of harmful metals near a Monterrey plant processing US waste, including lead levels 1,760 times above US safety standards at a local school. This has led to the shutdown of two furnaces at the plant, highlighting risks to health and the environment in areas with weak controls.

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