In Samandag, the dump sites are another blow to a wounded town, sparking protests by residents and environmental activists as well as fears of future health problems.
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Turkey and its neighbours pledged Friday to do a better job addressing the threats posed by pollution to people's health and the natural habitats of the Mediterranean Sea.