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Toxic City: The Cost of Gold Mining in South Africa
From Al Jazeera, Doha, Qatar Monday, February 11, 2019
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- In the midst of Johannesburg are mountains of sandy dirt -- tall, geometric, and as much a part of the landscape as the city's glittering skyline.
Winds stir up dust from the dunes and carry it to nearby homes, where it settles on roofs, roads, and areas where children play, often in South Africa's poorest townships.
More than 1.5 million South Africans live in townships at the bases of these mountains. Residents, activists, and local doctors have long been worried about the risks.
The dust causes violent coughing and vomiting and, in some households, children have severe neurological disorders. ...
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