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University of Manchester: Scientists Urge Action Over Life-Threatening Pollution From Solar Power Waste in Africa
April 20, 2024
MANCHESTER, England, April 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release:

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.

Common informal recycling activities for lead-acid batteries used in solar energy systems were recorded to release 3.5-4.7 kg of lead poll . . .

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