Toxic waste sites cause 'healthy years of life lost' for people living in India, Philippines and Indonesia

Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 18:30 in Earth & Climate

Toxic waste sites with elevated levels of lead and chromium cause a high number of “healthy years of life lost” in individuals living near 373 sites located in India, Philippines and Indonesia, according to a new study.

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