Spotlight on Ghana: Flagship Country in Africa for Pure Earth’s Lead Reduction Efforts
May 19 , 2023
Esmond Quansah, Pure Earth Ghana's Country Director, highlights the pollution problems facing his country, and how his team is working to fix it. Learn more about our work in Ghana and follow Pure Earth Ghana on social media: IG, twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn..
ReadNotes From The Field: The Toxic Lakes Of Azerbaijan
Aug 28 , 2017
There are over 200 lakes in the Absheron Peninsular in Azerbaijan, located near the capital of Baku. For years, industrial and household wastewater has been dumped into these waters--an estimated 41.5 million cubic meters annually! This includes discharges from many of.
ReadMongolia Update: Revisiting Miners We Trained
Aug 17 , 2017
Remember Mrs. Mungun? She was the "gold ninja" who learned to go mercury-free at a Pure Earth training workshop so she could provide a better life for her two children. We met Mrs. Mungun again recently and we're delighted to report that she's.
ReadMinamata Convention Enters Into Force Aug 16: Pure Earth Helps Lay Groundwork With Guide For Governments
Aug 14 , 2017
Update: A Pure Earth team is currently at COP1, joining representatives from around the globe who have come together to help make mercury history. Our team is attending daily sessions as well as meetings to discuss guidance on the management.
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