Landmines and remnants of war pose a serious threat, and more needs to be done to solve it

<https://theconversation.com/landmines-and-remnants-of-war-pose-a-serious-threat-and-more-needs-to-be-done-to-solve-it-289154>

"In recent weeks, wildfires have ravaged Europe amid record-breaking heat and
drought. These fires posed an immediate threat to life, forcing the evacuation
of over 300,000 people across France, Spain and Portugal. Rivers across Europe
have also hit record low water levels.

These developments have highlighted a deadly legacy of past conflict:
unexploded bombs and other munitions.

Fires in southern France exposed a previously unidentified cache of 400 French
and German shells from the second world war. The ammunition detonated in the
heat of the fire, forcing authorities to clear the area before residents could
return.

Dropping water levels have also revealed unexploded munitions in the
Netherlands, Hungary, and Slovakia.

But fires and drought in Europe are only the latest reminder of an enduring
problem that affects millions worldwide."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics