The Lowdown: Why Accra became the most air-polluted city in the world and how you can protect yourself

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OSABARIMA MENSA 3 months ago

There are too many jalopies spewing junk out of their exhausts on Accra roads. Most vehicles on our roads are only fit for scrap.

There are too many jalopies spewing junk out of their exhausts on Accra roads. Most vehicles on our roads are only fit for scrap.
Yaw 3 months ago

This type of pollution has nothing to do with exhaust fumes. The wind from north-east comes with fine dust particles

This type of pollution has nothing to do with exhaust fumes. The wind from north-east comes with fine dust particles
Gabaa 3 months ago

This cannot be true. Have you been to Deli and Mumbai

This cannot be true. Have you been to Deli and Mumbai
Adam 3 months ago

It s harmattan season . Why are we pretending this has never happened before . And for pollution go to India China USA

It s harmattan season . Why are we pretending this has never happened before . And for pollution go to India China USA
Sosoman 2 months ago

Exactly, New Delhi is like hell. here we go again. They have found out that dirty December is bringing financial benefits to Accra and Ghana as a whole so start destroying it.

Exactly, New Delhi is like hell. here we go again. They have found out that dirty December is bringing financial benefits to Accra and Ghana as a whole so start destroying it.
Tony 3 months ago

The rural folks who have thronged Accra to occupy uncompleted buildings have matters worse by constantly burning their trash instead of paying for their trash to taken away.

The rural folks who have thronged Accra to occupy uncompleted buildings have matters worse by constantly burning their trash instead of paying for their trash to taken away.
OsiAdeayo 2 months ago

You're right! Accra, must be decongested.

You're right! Accra, must be decongested.
Tony 3 months ago

..made.. be*

..made.. be*
Wise 3 months ago

This is not correct. Accra is experiencing its normal HARMATTAN weather which from ages, has been occurring around this time of the year..The GAs call it Arabatta and January is named after this weather in Ga. Our scientists ...
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This is not correct. Accra is experiencing its normal HARMATTAN weather which from ages, has been occurring around this time of the year..The GAs call it Arabatta and January is named after this weather in Ga. Our scientists are bogus and dumb.Cant they explain this yearly harmattan weather which every layman even knows, to the world? This is dusty dry, sandy air blowing from the Sahara dersert
This is harmattan, like winter, like spring, like fall, it goes away, it always goes away and possibly come the following year. This is no permanent pollution like in China or India, there are no polluting industries in Accra. This is much noise about nothing. Ghana follow follow scientist should tell the world the truth, shame!
Nii Bokete 3 months ago

This is fake news. Accra has not passed India and China. Watch the racist Europeans start their bullshit while they present looting Ghana. Shame on the Swiss company. Paris has bed bugs etc. go there and say that. Nkwasiafout

This is fake news. Accra has not passed India and China. Watch the racist Europeans start their bullshit while they present looting Ghana. Shame on the Swiss company. Paris has bed bugs etc. go there and say that. Nkwasiafout
Watershoes 3 months ago

Some false BS information. I think the company is looking for business or as usual trying to spew negativity where it does not exit.

Check worldpopulationreview website and see for yourself.

Some false BS information. I think the company is looking for business or as usual trying to spew negativity where it does not exit.

Check worldpopulationreview website and see for yourself.
Anti establishment 3 months ago

India is most polluted country more than Ghana

India is most polluted country more than Ghana
Pelicles 3 months ago

Daniel Oduro, please go to India city of Calcutta, and see what pollution means. It is the harmattan season and we shouldn't pretend as if the skies are falling on Accra.

Daniel Oduro, please go to India city of Calcutta, and see what pollution means. It is the harmattan season and we shouldn't pretend as if the skies are falling on Accra.
Anonymous 3 months ago

Lies. How big is Accra?

Lies. How big is Accra?
Boye/California 3 months ago

When Nana Addo promised to makes Accra one of the Cleanest Cities of Africa it's just a joke and people are getting sick at all times because of the air-polluted city in the world what a disgrace and shame all politicians are ...
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When Nana Addo promised to makes Accra one of the Cleanest Cities of Africa it's just a joke and people are getting sick at all times because of the air-polluted city in the world what a disgrace and shame all politicians are Liars both NDC and NPP thief's Bawumia is also promised heaven and Earth liars just wants to makes their families rich liars
Errant nonsense 3 months ago

Who are these half literates spewing such nonsense?. Is it because they are from Switzerland? Nonsense.
Did these fake researchers compare with Damman, Delhi, kolkota, Lahore etc. ebufu s3m kwa!

Who are these half literates spewing such nonsense?. Is it because they are from Switzerland? Nonsense.
Did these fake researchers compare with Damman, Delhi, kolkota, Lahore etc. ebufu s3m kwa!
Conscious mind 3 months ago

Trotro transport system must be faced out and replaced by city line busea that can also
be converted to electric or any form of renewable energy.

Trotro transport system must be faced out and replaced by city line busea that can also
be converted to electric or any form of renewable energy.
Papillon. 3 months ago

Just the perfect excuse for the government to start charging everybody for breathing oxygen. How about our polluted water bodies? Give us a break!

Just the perfect excuse for the government to start charging everybody for breathing oxygen. How about our polluted water bodies? Give us a break!
Adjei 3 months ago

Let's stop leaving in denial Nd find solution to this. Let's consult Chinese technology make rainand bring the early rain clouds to move from Prampram to Abugri Mountain. This will likely spread as far as Kasoa and winniba

Let's stop leaving in denial Nd find solution to this. Let's consult Chinese technology make rainand bring the early rain clouds to move from Prampram to Abugri Mountain. This will likely spread as far as Kasoa and winniba
Sam Fante warrior. 3 months ago

Try me and vote for me i will make Ghana great in Africa. I will make Accra the cleanest city in Africa and skytrain will run all over and build airport in Cape Coast, the galamsey will be free for each Ghanaian and my police ...
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Try me and vote for me i will make Ghana great in Africa. I will make Accra the cleanest city in Africa and skytrain will run all over and build airport in Cape Coast, the galamsey will be free for each Ghanaian and my police officer will arrest the dollar and handle the key to IGP. Nasty peoples party, all die be die try me you fools.
Chief 3 months ago

We all know this is a ploy to justify your stupid emmision levy

We all know this is a ploy to justify your stupid emmision levy
Raymond 3 months ago

Give us scientific evidence and don't throw the dust into us because of your stomach . what do you say about India and the Nigeria pollution . Please check the word records of pollution

Give us scientific evidence and don't throw the dust into us because of your stomach . what do you say about India and the Nigeria pollution . Please check the word records of pollution
Sharpener 3 months ago

What happened to making ACCRA the cleanest City in e world?

What happened to making ACCRA the cleanest City in e world?
Sosoman 2 months ago

Here we we go again. Have they seen Mumbai, New Delhi it's like hell of a hell. They have found out financial benefits Accra and Ghana is getting because dirty December so they've to put Accra in a black list of polluted ci ...
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Here we we go again. Have they seen Mumbai, New Delhi it's like hell of a hell. They have found out financial benefits Accra and Ghana is getting because dirty December so they've to put Accra in a black list of polluted cities. Yes there some bad stuffs happening in Accra but so what.

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