Urban Disorder: Abandonded Garbage Heaps Harzadous to Environment

Pollution of water bodies, soil damage, greenhouse gas emissions and toxic and pungent smells are among the risks linked with abandoned garbage heaps, experts say. As the amount of abandoned garbage heaps across Yaounde increase due to the sit-down strike of HYSACAM workers, Environmentalists warn of the numerous risks lurking around. An Environmental Engineer who is a