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Could a hidden danger lurking in homes across Weija, McCarthy Hill and other parts of Ghana be putting your health at risk?
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission researchers are raising concerns about a dangerous, naturally occurring gas. They say prolonged exposure to radon could increase lung cancer risks - even among non-smokers.
What is this odorless, invisible threat, and are you at risk in your own home?
Ghanaian scientists are raising concerns about a dangerous, unseen pollutant. Prolonged exposure to this environmental hazard may have serious health consequences - particularly for those most vulnerable.
A new partnership aims to map Ghana's air pollution, even where monitors are absent. What will this reveal?
Ghana's EPA and Columbia University are partnering to map air pollution levels across the country using satellite data and machine learning- even in areas lacking monitors. This initiative addresses a critical gap in data infrastructure- but what impact will it have?
Burning farmland is common practice in Ghana, but is it more dangerous than farmers realize?
Ghanaian farmers' reliance on burning farmland is drawing scrutiny from experts. Concerns are mounting about public health and the environment - but what impact will this have?