A 2022 satellite photo shows a shimmering trail of dried, chemically-enriched mud left behind by a torrent of wastewater that ...

air pollution is costing African countries billions in gross domestic product and can be correlated to losses in cognitive development among Africa’s children, the researchers found. In the first ...

The impact of air pollution on African populations is under-researched due to limited air quality data and health studies.

Few African cities even measure air pollution, but those that do routinely ... which holds the dubious distinction of the Earth's most toxic air. The health and lifestyle consequences of living ...

Bird Island near Strandfontein is also just 20km south of the polluted beaches. Seabird conservation group SANCCOB (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds) is on high ...

Whole Earth Recycling manager Carmen ... remain exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution, with a city in Gauteng ranking as the worst in Africa. According to the report, South Africa ranked ...

Common sources of air pollution in Africa include vehicle emissions and industrial activities, as well as the burning of agricultural waste after harvesting. The use of solid fuels in homes like ...

But where does air pollution fit in? While infectious diseases remain a major concern in Africa, cardiovascular disease cases are increasing, especially in urban areas. Between 1990 and 2019 ...