Rwanda: New Report Names Top Air Pollutants in Kigali

Rwanda: New Report Names Top Air Pollutants in Kigali

Traffic emissions, household cooking with wood and charcoal, waste burning and small-scale industries account for nearly three-quarters of the fine particles polluting Kigali's air, according to a new scientific study that offers the most detailed picture yet of what residents are breathing in the fast-growing city.

New report names top air pollutants in Kigali

Traffic emissions, household cooking with wood and charcoal, waste burning and small-scale industries account for nearly three-quarters of the fine particles polluting Kigali’s air, according to a new scientific study that offers the most detailed picture yet of what residents are breathing in the fast-growing city. These fine particles are small enough to be inhaled deep into the lungs, posing serious health risks, especially to children, the e…