The 2000 leakage of a cyanide leaching pond in Romania that release toxic metals into the Danube and Tisza Rivers was an entirely preventable event.

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The 2000 leakage of a cyanide leaching pond in Romania was caused by the failure of a tailings dam, which could have been prevented through proper design, construction, and maintenance. The resulting release of toxic metals into the Danube and Tisza Rivers had devastating environmental and health impacts.

The 2000 Leakage of a Cyanide Leaching Pond in Romania