Poor battery recycling drives lead poisoning risks in Africa's solar energy boom
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-04-30 20:54 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Health, Africa, Energy, Environment & Climate
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Snippet:
Years after a lead acid battery recycling plant shut down in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa, residents of Owino Uhuru say they are still suffering from lead poisoning, a growing public health risk as Africa’s clean energy boom drives a surge in battery use.
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