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Title: Lead poisoning predicted to rise in developing countries
Visit: Lead poisoning predicted to rise in developing countries
Author:
Occupational Knowledge Intl.
Dated:
17 Nov 2009
Widespread lead poisoning will result from the planned distribution of a billion computers to developing countries by technology companies and charities, according to a new study. "The lead from batteries needed to power these computers will result in environmental contamination and harmful exposures unless some common-sense safeguards are taken," said Perry Gottesfeld, co-author of the study... Independent market projections indicate that one billion computers are to be sold, leased, or donated by computer companies including Intel, Microsoft, and AMD [Advanced Micro Devices], and philanthropic groups...over the next six years... "This situation is completely avoidable if the companies and charities involved...purchase batteries from companies that meet environmental standards and incorporate a system for the collection of used batteries and proper recycling," says Gottesfeld.
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