In 1998, Israel closed the Hiriya landfill after decades of waste had formed a 60-metre mound; years later, methane wells, trees and trails helped transform the site into the centrepiece of a 2,000-acre park
Rest of World News: Discover how the former Hiriya landfill in Israel evolved into the lush Ariel Sharon Park, a prime example of urban reclamation and sustainable design, transforming environmental hazards into a thriving green space.