The extraction of valuable minerals like lithium and cobalt could be leveraged to create local industries, such as battery ...

Shell is in court today facing accusations of being responsible for oil pollution in Nigeria, which has deprived thousands of ...

The impact of air pollution on African populations is under-researched due to limited air quality data and health studies.

BC Global Observatory uncovers striking economic and human cost in first continent-wide study of far-reaching impacts of air pollution Furthermore, air pollution is costing African countries billions ...

BC Global Observatory uncovers striking economic and human cost in first continent-wide study of far-reaching impacts of air pollution Furthermore, air pollution is costing African countries billions ...

Common sources of air pollution in Africa include vehicle emissions and industrial activities, as well as the burning of agricultural waste after harvesting. The use of solid fuels in homes like ...

Over 70% of air pollution deaths are due to cardiovascular diseases - diseases of the heart and blood vessels, such as heart attacks and strokes. For many years, cardiovascular diseases were ...

South Africa’s failing wastewater treatment plants are leading the country to an ecological disaster, with spillages ...

Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands serves as a strong voice for small island states through its environmental ...

But where does air pollution fit in? While infectious diseases remain a major concern in Africa, cardiovascular disease cases are increasing, especially in urban areas. Between 1990 and 2019 ...

Scientists Marvellous Adeoye, Mariachiara Di Cesare and Mark Miller explain what is known and what isn’t about air pollution and cardiovascular health in Africa. While infectious diseases remain ...