General News of Friday, 19 May 2017Source: rainbowradioonline.comThe filthy state of Mallam OverpassPicture of the situation on the mallam overheadChecks by Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm indicates that some unknown persons are using the Mallam Overhead to burn scrap tires and coconut husk. Although studies have shown that burning of tires releases a toxic soup of pollutants, these unknown individuals have ignored the warning signs and engaging in their unhealthy activity. Hundreds of different toxic pollutants are created by burning tires as well as a tremendous number of small particles that settle deep in the lungs. According to him, the situation has also damaged the Mallam Overhead and portions of the bridge will soon collapse. Tire-derived fuel (TDF) also contains remnants of wire that is difficult to totally remove when tires are processed for fuel.

Source: GhanaWeb May 19, 2017 08:37 UTC