Proposals for the siting of toxic waste plants often meet local opposition. This hurdle could be overcome if local governments were to place 'compensation' bids for burying waste, while maintaining environmental standards.
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Inhaber, H. Hands up for toxic waste. Nature 347, 611–612 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1038/347611a0
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