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Scientists urge action over life-threatening pollution from solar power waste in Africa - EurekAlert


Researchers from The University of Manchester investigating waste management practices for off-grid solar technologies in Malawi have discovered life-threatening quantities of lead pollution from improperly managed battery waste.

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