“Life and Death in Rožaj: Decades of Landfill Pollution Impacting Health and Environment—Increasing Lung Cancer Cases Linked to Toxic Smoke. As a EU Candidate, Montenegro Must Achieve 50% Waste Recycling by 2030.”

Life and death are intertwined with the landfill in Rožaj, where decades of pollution have harmed both the community and the environment. Locals, along with a local doctor, have reported an increase in lung cancer cases, attributing them to the smoke from frequently burning garbage. As Montenegro seeks to join the EU, it is required to recycle half of its waste by 2030.