Subject: Environmental threats facing Europe The recent leak of cyanogen into the river Danube has revealed the existence of hidden environmental threats which could imperil the whole of Europe, while a report by the European Environment Agency predicts that during the first decade of the 21st century the production of paper, glass and plastic waste will increase by 40 to 60%, emissions of cadmium and mercury will rise by 20 to 30%, and waste management will place a strain on the environment with heavy metals, gases and other toxic substances combining to create the 'greenhouse effect' and generate air and water pollution.
Aihe: Eurooppaa uhkaavat ekologiset aikapommit Äskettäin sattunut syanidivuoto Tonavaan paljasti sellaisten aiemmin tiedostamattomien ekologisten aikapommien olemassaolon, jotka uhkaavat koko Euroopan mannerta.