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Dario Fazzi
Professor of Transatlantic and Environmental History at Leiden University and academic director at the Roosevelt Institute for American Studies. His research focuses on informal transatlantic relations and environmental history.
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Jan 26, 2025
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Dario Fazzi, "Smoke on the Water: Incineration at Sea and the Birth of a Transatlantic Environmental Movement" (Columbia UP, 2023)
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Dario Fazzi, a Professor of Transatlantic and Environmental History at Leiden University, delves into the controversial history of ocean incineration in his latest work. He discusses the dangerous practice of disposing of toxic waste at sea, which was once deemed efficient. Fazzi highlights grassroots movements driven by marginalized communities advocating against environmental injustices. He also examines how these local efforts connected with international mobilization, ultimately leading to the banning of hazardous incineration. This narrative underscores the vital role of community activism in influencing environmental policy.
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