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After years of negotiations, Vale has reached a $30 billion settlement with the Brazilian government for the 2015 Samarco dam collapse, one of the worst environmental disasters in the country’s history. The settlement, covering past and future obligations, includes compensation for affected communities, environmental remediation, and resettlement efforts. Meanwhile, BHP faces a separate class-action lawsuit in the UK seeking damages from the disaster, potentially setting a precedent for global environmental liability.

Volos, a popular tourist destination in Greece, faces an environmental crisis as millions of dead fish have washed up along its coastline. The incident, blamed on last year’s floods and the influx of freshwater fish into saltwater, has overwhelmed the city and threatens its tourism industry and ecosystem.

International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed annually on April 26th to commemorate the victims of the catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred in Chernobyl, Ukraine, in 1986. Approximately 8.4 million people were exposed to harmful nuclear radiations due to the explosion, resulting in widespread damage to the environment and human health. The day raises awareness about the long-lasting consequences of the disaster and the ongoing need for support and recovery in affected communities.