The 'Burn Pits'

The 'Burn Pits' Of Iraq And Afghanistan

January 31, 2010

At bases in Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. military disposes of trash in about 80 giant "burn pits." During the early days of the wars, everything was tossed into these burn pits — including batteries and even amputated limbs — creating a toxic smoke that soldiers and health officials say leads to respiratory problems. Guy Raz talks to reporter Kelly Kennedy, who's been covering the story for the Military Times.