Three districts heading for disaster with three projects
The districts of Bigadiç, Balya and Karesi in Balıkesir are facing the risk of environmental disaster due to mining projects by three different companies.
The projects are intertwined with active fault lines, forests are being cut down ‘in exchange for compensation,’ and groundwater is under threat from cyanide.
forests are being cut down ‘in exchange for compensation’
Author's summary: Environmental disaster risk in Balıkesir districts.