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Friday, November 8, 2013

Consumer Demands in Rich Countries are Increasing Toxic Pollution Around the World

Ranging from an e-waste site in Ghana, to an artisanal gold mining region in Indonesia, to a cluster of tanneries in Bangladesh, these “Top Ten Toxic Threats” highlight a global struggle with toxic pollution. The sites were chosen from a growing list of more than 3,000 toxic sites worldwide identified by the Blacksmith Institute. They were selected on the basis of the toxicity of pollutants present, pathways to exposure, and the number of people at risk.
http://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/elist/eListRead/wealthy_nations_consumer_demands_increasing_toxic_pollution_worldwide

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