Global pollution disproportionately affects low-income countries and marginalized populations, especially in places like Ghana’s Agbogbloshie neighborhood, a major e-waste landfill. These areas experience vast health and environmental issues due to the contamination from discarded electronics and industrial waste. This pollution follows historical imperial and racial lines, resulting in environmental “sacrifice zones”. High-income, industrialized countries are the main contributors to pollution, yet evade the consequences. The fossil fuel industry causes significant harm, with large-scale industries being the major culprits. Combating pollution requires addressing socio-economic inequality, regulating polluting industries, and investing in sustainable energy systems.
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