Examples of Toxic Wastes
PCBs: (poly-chlorinated biphenyls): Non-flammable, insulating material used by big electrical networks such as Eskom.
Dioxins: Produced by burning chlorine-containing substances e.g. plastics; the manufacture of iron and steel, and some organic chemicals e.g. herbicides. Found in bleached white paper. In Somalia there were no labs and scientist to determine Dioxins in fish and sea water.
Heavy metals: Widespread industrial use, such as in cadmium and nickel plating. Found in batteries (mercury, cadmium, lead) and leaded petrol.
Radioactive waste: By-product of nuclear power generation and used in medicine (e.g. cancer therapy).
In Conclusion: Somalia lacks the technology, Scientists and adequate laboratories to characterize and analyse toxic wastes, and UNEP wasn’t answer numerous diaspora and Somali scientist voices to help their country.