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Anti-galamsey protest: Work together to address illegal mining – UN urges Ghana

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“Illegal and unregulated mining has devastating economic, social, and environmental consequences,” the statement read. “It exacerbates poverty, damages livelihoods, pollutes the environment, negatively impacts health and water, disrupts peace, and fuels illicit financial flows.”

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It’s dangerous to consume vegetables cultivated in illegal mining regions – Former Environment Minister

Obed Kwame NyampongLeave a Comment on It’s dangerous to consume vegetables cultivated in illegal mining regions – Former Environment Minister
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“We need to plant certain things that will absorb or take out the poison in the body. So we know that if you plant sunflower, it will absorb magnesium and chromium. Cabbage and broccoli will take care of lead, zinc, and cadmium so also water lettuce which will absorb cadmium, mercury, chromium, and copper,” he said.

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