A new report reveals that the recycling of lead used in U.S. car batteries is poisoning children in Nigeria, with some children exhibiting lead levels linked to lifelong brain damage. Factory workers also reported coughing up black dust, indicating severe health risks.
Will Fitzgibbon, a reporter at The Examination, details how children in Nigeria have been developing lead poisoning from the recycling process. The report highlights the dire consequences of this industrial practice, which has led to widespread health issues among the local population.
The impact of this lead poisoning extends beyond individual health, affecting entire communities and raising concerns about environmental justice. The report calls for stricter regulations and safer recycling practices to prevent further harm and protect vulnerable populations.