Environment Agency reveals investigation into African eWaste scandal

James S Murray
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After initial claims to the contrary, the Environment Agency has confirmed it is looking into firms suspected of illegally shipping electronic waste to scrap yards in Nigeria and Ghana

After facing criticism for its apparent failure to launch an investigation into the illegal dumping of UK computers in Africa, the Environment Agency has revealed that a formal investigation into the firms...

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