Скачать или смотреть Ghana's silent poison: How illegal gold mining is destroying lives | The 77 Percent Full Show

In this episode of The 77 Percent, we uncover the devastating impact of illegal gold mining in Ghana— a crisis that’s poisoning both the land and its people. Once-thriving cocoa farms are being destroyed as mercury and toxic chemicals seep into the soil and water, threatening not just livelihoods but food safety. Experts warn that consuming crops grown on this contaminated land could lead to serious health risks, including birth defects and chronic illness. Can anything be done to stop this silent environmental disaster?
-----
#DWAfrica #the77percent #mining #ghana
-----
77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. Africa's youth holds the key to shaping the continent’s future. On our platforms we share their stories, their dreams and their challenges. Are you part of the 77 percent? Join the debate here on YouTube, and on the following platforms:
facebook.com/dw.africa
instagram.com/dw_the77percent
dw.com/77
dw.com/africa