A garbage landslide at a landfill in Kampala, Uganda, has claimed the lives of 12 people, with rescue efforts ongoing. The incident, caused by heavy rainfall, engulfed homes, people, and livestock in mountains of rubbish. The landfill, described as a disaster waiting to happen, had been overflowing for years, raising concerns about health risks.
A landslide at a landfill in Kampala, Uganda, tragically killed eight people, including two children. Heavy rainfall triggered the collapse, engulfing homes and residents. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with 14 people rescued and hospitalized.
Governor Janet Mills has vetoed three bills passed by the Maine Legislature, including measures to establish a minimum wage for farmworkers, regulate labor relations in the agricultural sector, and mandate water treatment for landfill leachate. Mills expressed concerns about the potential impact of these bills on farmers, citing financial burdens and regulatory complexities. She also voiced opposition to a private right of action provision in the minimum wage bill, arguing that such a mechanism would result in excessive litigation against farm owners. The vetoed bills may come up for a vote to override the governor’s decision later this month.
