What sort of activities and research is SATREPS engaged in?

Introducing examples of representative projects in each research field.

Environment/Energy (Global-scale environmental issues)

Republic of Zambia

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Helping to identify mechanisms of lead pollution in Zambia, and proposing effective antipollution measures.

Helping to identify mechanisms of lead pollution in Zambia, and proposing effective antipollution measures.

Metal pollution caused by undergound resource development is one of the most serious environmental pollution issues facing African countries. In the Kabwe district of Zambia in southern Africa, for example, both humans and livestock are exposed to high concentrations of lead. However, the mechanism of lead contamination of people and animals has yet to be identified...

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