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Toxic substances are leaking in Šumava after military activity, minister says

From iDNES · () Czech

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  • Environment Minister Igor Červený said toxic substances were leaking into soil in Šumava National Park after military activity.
  • He said the contamination was also affecting the surrounding area and discussed the issue after a government meeting.

Toxic substances are leaking into the soil in Šumava National Park following military activity and are contaminating the surrounding area, Environment Minister Igor Červený said.

Červený, who represents the Motorists for Themselves party, spoke about the issue at a press conference after Monday’s government meeting. The supplied report does not provide further details about the substances, the military activity, or the extent of the contamination.

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