Toxic Profits in the Land of Fires The Pope's visit to Acerra, a region in southern Italy notorious for toxic waste pollution, has brought international attention to a crisis rooted in corporate greed and environmental degradation.
For years, hazardous materials have been dumped in the area with little action taken by authorities to prevent or mitigate the damage.
Cancer rates among local residents are alarmingly high, and families have lost loved ones due to related illnesses.