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It’s believed to be one of the most toxic places in the world where thousands of young men risk their lives to make a living.
It’s believed to be one of the most toxic places in the world where thousands of young men risk their lives to make a living. Agbogbloshie scrapyard in Ghana’s capital Accra is a place where outdoor burning of used electronics is done on a daily basis to extract valuable metals for resale. It’s a dangerous way to make a living, and some experts say the practice can cause lung disease, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s Pauline Odhiambo has more.
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