Scrapping ships in Bangladesh | DW Documentary
Scrapping ships in Bangladesh | DW Documentary
An ecological disaster: The ship graveyard of Chittagong in Bangladesh harms both people and the environment. After reaching the end of their service lives, most large ships from around the world are broken up along the coasts of South Asia. Chittagong in Bangladesh is home to the world’s second-largest ship breaking yard. And its recycling practices are far from eco-friendly. Ship breaking activities pose risks to both workers and the coastal regions’ ecosystems. Studies show that up to 10 percent of a ship’s weight consists of asbestos, heavy metals, oil, and other toxic substances – and a ...... Read Full article on HadNews