Publisher: Associated Press
Title: Nigeria’s Osun river: Sacred, revered and increasingly toxic
Author: Taiwo Adebayo
Date of Publication: 2022-08-29
Citation style language: APA 7th Edition
Citation: Adebayo, T. (2022, August 29). Nigeria’s Osun river: Sacred, revered and increasingly toxic. Associated Press. https://apnews.com/article/sacred-rivers-religion-osun-nigeria-2cb638faba9adffd33ce7170d4ce62f7

Pollution Type: Mercury contamination, Lead pollution, Cyanide
Impact Dimension: Cultural heritage crisis, Public health emergency, Religious practice disruption
Actor Type: Religious devotees, Illegal miners, Traditional leaders, Government regulators
Response Type: Cultural resilience, Government warnings
Evidence Type: Water testing data, Visual documentation, Devotee testimonies
Policy Mention: UNESCO World Heritage protection
Key Finding: Devotees continue rituals despite lethal contamination levels
Health Risk Projection: Neurological damage from mercury exposure

Link: https://apnews.com/article/sacred-rivers-religion-osun-nigeria-2cb638faba9adffd33ce7170d4ce62f7