Poor Battery Recycling Drives Lead Poisoning Risks in Africa’s Solar Energy Boom
Years after a lead acid battery recycling plant shut down in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa, residents of Owino Uhuru say they are still suffering from lead poisoning, a growing public health risk as Africa’s clean energy boom drives a surge in battery use.
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Source: Africa News (link opens in a new window)
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