Catholic Church President warns illegal mining poisons food and water
What happened
Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, spoke on Joy FM about the dangers of illegal mining, known as galamsey. He stated that toxic chemicals from this activity are contaminating water bodies and entering the human food chain. Gyamfi noted that the Catholic Church has observed an increase in birth deformities in its health facilities, which he links to chemical exposure.
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Why it matters
The concerns raised highlight significant environmental risks and public health issues related to resource contamination. The chemicals used in illegal mining pose a danger by polluting water sources and affecting the food supply, creating serious risks for communities.
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Who's involved
- Matthew Kwasi GyamfiPresident of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference and spokesperson for the Catholic Church
- Catholic ChurchThe institution represented by Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi
- Joy FMThe radio station where Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi made his statement
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The entities involved
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Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi
president of the Ghana Catholic Bishop Conference
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Catholic Church
largest Christian Church, made up of 24 autonomous Churches in communion with the Pope, part of the Latin Church aka Latin Christianity aka western Christianity