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ToxiCity

The story of Agbobloshie, a graveyard for electronics... and people

E-waste (discarded electronic appliances) is often shipped by developed nations to poorer countries such as Ghana. Locals call its most infamous dumping ground, Agbogbloshie, “Sodom and Gomorrah” after the Biblical sin cities. Its air and soil are polluted with toxic chemicals, while child labour and criminal gangs are also rife.

ToxiCity. The story of Agbobloshie, a graveyard for electronics... and people

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