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Chemical Plant Pollution Growing as Global Threat

Pesticides alone could cost $90B in sub-Saharan Africa between 2005 and 2020

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 6, 2012 2:42 PM CDT

(Newser) – Pesticide poisoning is worsening in sub-Saharan Africa, and the tab for illnesses in the region between 2005 and 2020 could hit $90 billion, the UN warns—more than the aid available. As the production of chemicals in general skyrockets, the UN Environment Program report notes... Read full story »

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chemicals • UN Environmental Program • pesticide • sub-Saharan Africa

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Chemical Plant Pollution Growing as Global Threat

Pesticides alone could cost $90B in sub-Saharan Africa between 2005 and 2020

chemicals • UN Environmental Program • pesticide • sub-Saharan Africa

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