Czech Republic still grappling with legacy of industrial and military contamination

Radio Prague International - latest articles · Sep 17, 2026 · 4m

The Czech Republic is still dealing with an environmental legacy left by decades of poor management when little attention was paid to protecting nature. The latest case involving possible contamination at a former military training area in the Klatovy region is just the tip of the iceberg. There are many more places across the country that require investigation or clean-up.