Experts warn of lingering pollutants from Navotas landfill fire

(First of two parts) MANILA, Philippines — It took 30 days for the April 10 fire at the Navotas landfill to be extinguished, but experts warn that dangerous pollutants released into Metro Manila’s air could persist in the environment for decades, posing long-term health risks. The blaze which spanned more than half of the landfill’s