Dear MEL School’s Topic Readers,
Toxic waste 'major
global threat'
When you buy a new
PC or smartpone, where the old one will go? You can’t simply dump such used
electronic waste with household garbage or cardboard. They need to be collected
to a designated location or by a recycling vendor. But where will the rest of
the e-waste go after they are collected and removed valuable parts?
Electronic
disposals are harmful to the environment, releasing toxic chemicals into air,
water and soil. Once the soil is contaminated by heavy metals like lead, it can
release toxic substances for years and create serious environmental and health
risks, especially to women and children.
Enjoy reading and
learning about the places at risk of toxic contamination.
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