見ていた記事メモ（2025-01-08）

BBC Fire devastates one of Africa's largest clothes markets　4 days ago

「One of Africa's largest second-hand clothing sites has been left devastated by fire.

With over 100 shops destroyed and the much of the area charred, traders at Ghana's Kantamanto market are urging the government to help restore their livelihoods.」

　2020年にも同様に壊滅したことがあったそうで…。

BBC Illegal Ghana gold mining causing widespread disruption　6 December 2024

「Illegal gold mining in Ghana picked up this year following an almost 30% rise in global gold prices, despite military operations to shut them down.

Around 70-80% of small mines are unlicensed in the country, and this year so far they have produced 1.2 million ounces of gold.

Also known as Galamsey in Ghana, it's becom」

BBC The deadly dig for Ghana's gold　7 December 2024

「Ghana's western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining, known as galamsey. It's destroying the country's forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water. The BBC has discovered that water around illegal mining sites contain around 500 times more mercury than the World Health Organisation guideline for safe drinking water. But why are the miners using this highly toxic chemical knowing the harm it causes?」

　不法鉱山近くでWHOのガイドラインの500倍もの水銀が見いだされたという。そりゃあかなーりマズい。