{
  "id": 15614695,
  "title": "Toxic smoke from Agbogbloshie e-waste burning continues to threaten workers’ health",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/toxic-smoke-from-agbogbloshie-e-waste-burning-continues-to-threaten",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T14:56:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/toxic-smoke-from-agbogbloshie-e-waste-burning-continues-to-threaten-workers-health/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Smoke from e-waste burning at Agbogbloshie in Accra continues to pose a threat to the health of workers handling the discarded electronic equipment. Researchers have expressed concern over the long-term health effects of this informal recycling method, which releases toxic chemicals into the environment. These contaminants can be absorbed by workers through inhalation of fumes and contact with burnt materials. Evidence of exposure has been documented since at least 2012, with a study finding elevated levels of iron, antimony, a flame-retardant chemical, and lead in the urine of male workers. Despite government efforts to address the issue, Agbogbloshie remains a significant source of air pollution in Accra, contributing to respiratory illnesses.",
  "summary": "Smoke from the open burning of electronic waste at Agbogbloshie in Accra continues to expose scrap dealers and other workers to toxic chemicals, raising concerns about the long-term health effects of informal e-waste recycling. Researchers have warned that contaminants released during the burning of discarded electronic equipment can enter the human body, potentially contributing to […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Toxic smoke from e-waste burning at Agbogbloshie endangers workers' health.",
    "Long-term exposure to toxic chemicals documented since 2012.",
    "Government efforts to address e-waste issue have been ongoing."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}