How Europe is Treating the Global South as its Trash Can | Vantage on Firstpost

How Europe is Treating the Global South as its Trash Can | Vantage on Firstpost Why does Europe treat Asia and Africa like its personal junkyard? 90% of Europe’s textile waste lands up in landfills in the global south. Apart from used clothes, there is also electronic waste. The garbage coming from Europe is hazardous to the health of millions. It is also not usable in most of the scenarios. So why does Europe refuse to take responsibility? And why have Asia and Africa become Europe’s personal junkyards? ​ A report by the World Meteorological Organization says that extreme weather events have led to over 2 million deaths and over $4 trillions in economic losses over 50 years. More than 90% of the deaths have taken place in developing countries. Asia and Africa are the regions most affected by extreme weather like Cyclones, Floods and Drought. ​ Germany is leading Europe’s efforts to diversify semi-conductor supply chains. Berlin is betting on east Asian chip giants investing in the local market. What are the challenges to Germany​’s chip ambitions, and can Taiwan help Berlin overcome them? This report has the answers. Europe | Asia | Africa | Personal Junkyard | Landfills | Global South | Electronic Waste | Garbage | Latest News | Trending News | Firstpost | #europe #asia #africa #junkyard #landfills #globalsouth #electronicwaste #garbage #worldnews #internationalnews #trendingnews #latestnews #firstpost Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. @Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: Follow Firstpost on Facebook: Follow Firstpost on Twitter: