‘A ticking environmental time bomb’: What lies beneath Aughinish Alumina in Co Limerick
The Aughinish Alumina plant is surrounded by large fields of red mud, known as bauxite residue. Concerns have been raised about the environmental impacts of this residue.
Location: Aughinish, Co Limerick
Claims & verification status
The Aughinish Alumina plant is surrounded by large fields of red mud, known as bauxite residue.
Concerns have been raised about the environmental impacts of the bauxite residue at the Aughinish Alumina plant.
Impact analysis
Who claims what
- —The Aughinish Alumina plant is surrounded by large fields of red mud, known as bauxite residue.
- —Concerns have been raised about the environmental impacts of the bauxite residue at the Aughinish Alumina plant.
Our assessment
If these environmental concerns regarding bauxite residue are substantiated, businesses operating in sectors connected to Aughinish Alumina may face increased scrutiny from…
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Who this event matters for
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