İzzettin Akman
İzzettin Akman is a Kurdish farmer from southeastern Turkey, known for his struggle against environmental degradation caused by plastic waste dumping near his citrus groves. In late 2016, he witnessed a construction truck dumping rubbish near his farm, which subsequently ignited and severely damaged his orange and lemon trees. His story highlights the broader issue of Turkey becoming a dumping ground for European plastic waste, contrasting with the country's declared ambitions of becoming a 'zero waste' nation.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,264 | $2,700,000 | 726$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 18,264 | $2,700,000 | 726$ |
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İzzettin Akman is a Kurdish farmer whose citrus groves were affected by the dumping of European rubbish.
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