Costa - Brava, Lebanon

Nearby residents have long complained of toxic odors and fumes from open waste burning, which activists link to rising health issues, including respiratory problems and cancer. The Film: " Costa Brava, Lebanon " (2021) The Saga of Mounia Akl's Costa Brava, Lebanon

"Costa Brava, Lebanon" primarily refers to two intertwined realities: a controversial that has become a symbol of Lebanon's environmental crisis and a critically acclaimed 2021 drama film that uses the landfill as a metaphor for the country's systemic struggles. The Costa Brava Landfill Costa Brava, Lebanon

Situated only 167 meters (approximately 0.1 miles) from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport , the landfill poses a significant danger to air travel. The garbage attracts large numbers of seagulls, increasing the risk of bird strikes. In January 2017, a plane encountered a large group of birds during takeoff, leading to temporary court orders to close the site, though it was eventually reopened and expanded. Nearby residents have long complained of toxic odors