Polluting shipbreaking practices threaten Ghanian shores

Source: https://mailchi.mp/shipbreakingplatform/press-release-ngos-join-local-residents-and-first-nations-in-fight-against-toxic-shipbreaking-in-british-columbia-15970172?e=41efaade46

Author: NGO Shipbreaking Platform

In light of the recent infrastructure developments taking place at its main ports of Tema and Takoradi, Ghana is aiming to become the main integrated maritime hub of the west African subregion. Yet, certain unregulated practices, such as the demolition of end-of -life vessels, still represent a threat for the ecosystem and the health of the quarter of the country's population that lives along the coast.