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Ghana faces environmental and health concerns from imported waste

1 report, 1 independent Updated Tue 00:00
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What happened

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Ghana is importing used clothing from Europe and North America. In Accra, thousands of tonnes of refuse have accumulated over decades, overwhelming local wetlands. Workers sift through this waste, which includes unwanted electronics and metal, exposing them to toxic metals and chemicals.

From ewn.co.za

Why it matters

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The influx of refuse from Europe and North America creates significant environmental and public health concerns in Ghana. Epidemiologists note that the cumulative contamination raises concern, even if precise causal chains remain unquantified.

From ewn.co.za

Who's involved

  • GhanaCountry importing used clothing and facing waste accumulation.
  • EuropeSource of imported used clothing and refuse.
  • North AmericaSource of imported used clothing and refuse.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • GhanaSpeculative

    Ghana might face massive environmental and public health costs due to the waste influx.

  • Ghana Health ServiceSpeculative

    The Ghana Health Service may face increased strain on its service demand due to toxic exposure from burning waste.

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