Around 2,000 people, mainly woman and children, rummage through the Dandora rubbish dump everyday to find recyclables to sell or even food to eat.
, waste pickers, who are predominantly female, suffer from debilitating diseases as a result.
Described as a ‘perilous recycling economy’, the landfill puts food on the tables of around 3,000 families. But it also contaminates the air, land and water supply for miles around The United Nations Environment Program warns the Dandora dump has posed a serious health threat to those working and living nearby as far back as 2007. Women at the site report infrequent periods and miscarriages
Half of children who live and school near the dumpsite were found to have respiratory ailments and blood lead levels equal to or exceeding internationally accepted toxic levels, while three in ten had red blood cell abnormalities, according to the United Nations Environment Programme Trucks delivering trash to the dump emit a constant stream of filth that rains down on surrounding streets. The smoke from burning waste infiltrates local schools, leaving children nauseated by the stench of burning plastic
Skin disorders, cancers, respiratory abnormalities and blood disorders are just some of the public health risks brought about by environmental pollution emanating from the dump site
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sailor Isabelle Autissier: ‘The ocean is the axis around which my life has turned’\n\t\t\tInsightful reads\n\t\t\tInterviews & reviews\n\t\t\tThe FT Crossword\n\t\t\tTravel, houses, entertainment & style\n\t\t
Read more »
Calls for better matchday traffic controls around City GroundThe county council’s cabinet member for transport and environment admitted sport-related traffic around West Bridgford is a 'challenge'
Read more »
We forgot that you were here - one player per Premier League club still inexplicably knocking aroundEvery Premier League club has that player, even if only a third-choice keeper, lurking in training ground pics despite surely having left 18 months earlier.
Read more »
Five players Chelsea should build around includes Mudryk and FofanaA tough call as by the end of this sentence Chelsea may have signed someone else, but as things stand, we reckon Potter should build around this five.
Read more »
Extreme Weather - The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky NewsSky News - First for Breaking News, video, headlines, analysis and top stories from business, politics, entertainment and more in the UK and worldwide.
Read more »
PSNI warning after increase in thefts around ATMs in Belfast'If you are using an ATM, be aware of who is around you'
Read more »