Gerry McGovern on Nostr: "Imagine a towering mountain of discarded electronics, larger than the Great Wall of ...
"Imagine a towering mountain of discarded electronics, larger than the Great Wall of China. This massive pile symbolises the 62 million metric tons of e-waste generated globally each year. The environmental and health impacts of this waste are dire. Toxic substances like lead, mercury, and cadmium leach into the soil and water, contaminating ecosystems. Polluted air from decomposing waste contributes to respiratory issues."
https://www.electropages.com/blog/2024/09/understanding-global-e-waste-crisisPublished at
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