Publisher: Africanews
Title: Nigeria: The Osun sacred river highly polluted by toxic metals
Author: AFP
Date of Publication: August 29, 2022
Citation style language: English
Pollution Type: Toxic metals (lead, mercury, arsenic)
Impact Dimension: Environmental degradation, Public health, Cultural/religious practices
Actor Type: Illegal gold miners, Religious community, Government authorities
Response Type: Call for government intervention, Community awareness campaigns
Evidence Type: Scientific study (University of Lagos and Physicists Without Borders)
Policy Mention: None explicitly referenced
Key Finding: Toxic metal concentrations up to 1,000 times above WHO recommendations
Health Risk Projection: Cancer risk, Organ damage, Developmental issues in children
Link: https://www.africanews.com/2022/08/29/nigeria-the-osun-sacred-river-highly-polluted-by-toxic-metals/