2006-06-08 17:53:32 · 4 answers · asked by mitesh h 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Yes - that is a severe issue in many third word countries like China. Millions of damaged Monitors and electronic components are dumped in land-fills without proper disposal. These equipments has high mercury and lead content. This causes contamination of ground water and eventualy the drinking water. Mercury is a slow killer that affects the brain. Mercury can also contaminate the fish and other food products.
2006-06-08 18:05:39 · answer #1 · answered by Little Bhishma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And remember to consider the unimaginative schlock called "programming" and the glorified press releases called "news" which pollute our brains with toxic stupidity on a daily basis.
WK
2006-06-09 22:45:04 · answer #2 · answered by olin1963 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont forget rf radiation from broadcasted signals increasing cancer.
2006-06-09 18:06:31 · answer #3 · answered by Bruce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what about it?
2006-06-08 17:56:46 · answer #4 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋