The Lead Rush

Explore the tragic lead poisoning crisis in a Senegalese community caused by informal battery recycling. Discover how industrial changes, economic incentives, and lack of awareness led to severe health impacts and the subsequent cleanup efforts. Learn about the broader implications for environmental health and community safety.

Topics

  • resource management
  • health crisis
  • battery recycling
  • lead poisoning
  • lead contamination
  • lead cleanup
  • lead pollution
  • mining pollution
  • lead exposure