Toxic Legacy: The Crisis in Kabwe, Zambia

This chapter explores the environmental and health disasters caused by lead mining in Kabwe, Zambia, revealing the ongoing struggles faced by the community. It highlights personal accounts of health issues experienced by former miners, the risks to children's health, and the community's fight for justice through a class-action lawsuit. The narrative also addresses the challenges of remediation efforts, the impact of recent flooding, and the limitations of previous decontamination initiatives.