The impact of asbestos pollution in the Soča Valley is being presented with a photo-documentary exhibition in Ljubljana. The exhibition, featuring the work of Manca Juvan, opened at the Vžigalica Gallery tonight. It combines art and footage about the impact the cement factory in Anhovo has on the Soča Valley. It also explores the impact of industrialization and industrial pollution in the context of everyday life and nature.
Officials statistics show that by the end of last year, almost 3,500 people fell ill due to asbestos in Slovenia, 90% of whom from the area of Anhovo.

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