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The Kafue River in Zambia has been contaminated due to an acid spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine, affecting millions. The tailings dam collapse released nearly 50 million liters of …
Contamination Crisis: The Kafue River in Zambia Suffers from Mine Spill Read More
WaterAid Ghana has condemned illegal miners, labeling them “mass murderers” as their actions severely pollute water sources. Ibrahim Musah emphasized the urgent need for legal prosecution of these miners to …
WaterAid Ghana Urges Action Against Illegal Mining Amid Water Crisis Read More
Zambia’s Copperbelt Province faces an environmental crisis following a significant contamination incident on February 18, 2025, which released 50 million liters of acidic effluent into local water bodies. This has …
The Environmental Toll of Mining on Zambia’s Copperbelt Read More
Lake Titicaca’s Indigenous communities are grappling with climate change and pollution, leading to dwindling water levels and ecological degradation. Pioneering leaders like Gonzalo Pusari emphasize local efforts to combat these …
Indigenous Communities Fight Climate Change and Pollution at Lake Titicaca Read More
The Amazon rainforest is facing outrage as eight miles of trees are cleared for a highway meant for the COP30 Climate Summit. The government defends the project as necessary for …
Deforestation for COP30: Amazon Rainforest Sacrificed for Infrastructure Read More
In 2024, Pakistan ranked as the third most polluted country, according to IQAir’s report. The nation reported a PM2.5 level of 73.7 µg/m³, significantly exceeding WHO limits. Key cities include …
Pakistan Ranked Third Most Polluted Country in 2024 According to IQAir Read More
Iraq’s environmental crisis, marked by crude oil seepage into land and rivers, threatens agriculture, public health, and livelihoods. Neglect of oil wells, damaged infrastructure, and inadequate government response have exacerbated …
Iraq’s Environmental Crisis: The Dangers of Oil Seepage and Neglect Read More
A report reveals that only 17% of global cities meet air pollution standards, identifying serious air quality issues primarily in countries like Chad, Congo, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India. The findings …
Global Air Quality Crisis: Majority of Cities Breathe Polluted Air Read More
Environmental racism exacerbates climate change’s impacts on marginalized communities, as evidenced by Brazil’s lack of sanitary sewage access and inadequate media representation of such disparities. Journalist Eduardo Nunomura discusses the …
Understanding Environmental Racism: The Disproportionate Impact of Climate Change on Marginalized Populations Read More
The legalization of mining in El Salvador, requested by President Nayib Bukele, raises environmental concerns exemplified by the contamination of the San Sebastián River. While some argue for economic development, …
Environmental Concerns Arise as Mining Resurfaces in El Salvador Read More