The mineral-rich earth of Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, has provided generations of families with the means to make ends meet
A new threat to vultures is emerging: lead poisoning from ammunition used by game hunters
The rise of the IT age means hazardous materials from electronic devices are being released into the environment at an increasing rate.
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The phasing out of leaded petrol seven years ago may cause a significant decline in crime in South Africa in another 11 years.
Health workers have set up emergency treatment centres in northern Nigeria for scores of children suffering from lead poisoning.
More than 160 villagers from Nigeria’s north died from lead poisoning while trying to leach gold from rock deposits.