Climate
Venezuela: One Month After June 24 Earthquake, 2.1 Million Tons of Debris to Manage
One month after the double earthquake that struck northern Venezuela on June 24, 2026, the country faces over 2.1 million tons of debris, according to the United Nations. Debris dumping sites have been set up on the coast, drawing criticism from environmental organizations that decry pollution of coastal ecosystems. Treating this rubble represents an "enormous logistical challenge" for Venezuelan authorities, according to Le Monde.