Publisher: CNBC Africa
Title: Pollution in Nigeria’s revered Osun river fails to deter devotees
Author: CNBC Africa Wire
Date of Publication: 2024-03-19
Citation style language: APA 7th Edition
Citation: CNBC Africa. (2024, March 19). Pollution in Nigeria’s revered Osun river fails to deter devotees. https://www.cnbcafrica.com/wire/646818/

Pollution Type: Heavy metals (Lead, Mercury), Microplastics
Impact Dimension: Cultural heritage preservation, Public health risk
Actor Type: Religious devotees, Traditional leaders (Arugba priestess), Environmental scientists
Response Type: Cultural defiance, Ritual continuation
Evidence Type: Water quality data, Devotee testimonies
Policy Mention: UNESCO World Heritage protection
Key Finding: Spiritual beliefs override contamination concerns
Health Risk Projection: Chronic heavy metal exposure

Link: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/wire/646818/