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Environmental Crisis in Nsutam: Illegal Mining Puts Agriculture and Livelihoods at Risk

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 Source: Michael Agyapong

Illegal mining operations are resulting in severe land and water degradation at Nsutam, a community situated just beyond Bunso town on the Accra-Kumasi highway.

The once-thriving rivers and fertile lands have been devastated by these miners' reckless and uncontrolled activities

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Farmers in the area are bearing the brunt of this escalating impunity, posing serious livelihood risks.

The pollution and degradation of local water sources have created major challenges for agricultural activities, as farmers now struggle to access clean water essential for crop production and sustainability.

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Source: Arocha Ghana

Source: Michael Agyapong
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