Brazil’s Federal Police formally accused Braskem and 19 individuals of crimes related to ground sinking in Maceió. The accusations stem from decades of rock salt mining that caused severe environmental damage and displaced thousands of residents. Braskem began extracting rock salt in Maceió during the 1970s. The company used the salt to produce various household […]
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