Mini Case Study - Ghana as an E-waste Dump Site
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Spell Agbogbloshie
agbogbloshie
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where is Agbogbloshie
accra
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why do people go to Agbogbloshie
extract copper in electronic goods
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what are risks to children working in Agbogbloshie (4)
poisoning from heavy metals, respiratory issues, burns, infections
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what market is situated near Agbogbloshie
the biggest in accra
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why is food sold near Agbogbloshie toxic
heavy metal particles settle on it
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what vulnerable groups work in markets near Agbogbloshie (2)
pregnant women, children
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how long has Agbogbloshie been a problem
8 years
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how many containerloads of e waste come toa accra each month
500
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what are e-waste goods falsely declared as
second hand goods
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how many people work in Agbogbloshie
10000
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chicken eggs from areas around agbogbloshie can contain ... times the safe intake of certain chemicals
220 times
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how many people depend on agbogbloshie for income
80000
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