European Union
Climate warning
Climate warning
Munene Mugambi
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Climate warning to the European Union for dumping electronic waste in Africa yet saying they're fighting climate change.
The dumping of used electronics by Europe in Africa has significant environmental effects. E-waste is often shipped to developing countries like Ghana and Nigeria where it is burned or dismantled for valuable metals, releasing harmful chemicals into the air and soil. This practice poses a serious risk to the health of local populations, as well as damaging the surrounding ecosystems. The toxins released from electronic waste can contaminate water sources and harm the animals that rely on them. Additionally, the improper disposal of electronics leads to the depletion of natural resources and exacerbates the global e-waste crisis. It is crucial for Europe to adopt responsible e-waste management practices to protect the environment and the health of people in Africa
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Electronics are filled with chemicals and substances that are harmful to human health and the environment, including toxic metals, flame retardants, and persistent organic pollutants. If not recycled, these chemicals can contaminate landfills and enter the water supply through leachate
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Proper disposal of e-waste requires training and investment in recycling and management technology as improper processing can have severe environmental and health effects.
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The European Union must take decisive steps to cease this practice and properly manage its electronic waste in order to protect the environment and people of Africa.
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this is bad they should improvise ways of recycling the wastes
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Electric waste needs better subsidiaries for repair or new systems for recycling. We can't just dump it in Africa
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This should be stopped! They are endangering the lives of African people, Africa is not a dumping site
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Thanks for raising this Munene, this is also the case with plastic waste as well.
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This is impunity of the highest regards and shouldn't be allowed to continue whatsoever