The science, while theoretically appealing, is seriously incomplete and ill-supported by appropriate evidence, particularly in relation to long-term effects on human health and the environment.

ECONOMIST: Letters | The

In Africa, because of economic pressures and slower evolution of environmental awareness, local communities have been particularly exposed to the detrimental effects of mining contamination on public health, agriculture and the environment.

UNESCO: EARTH SCIENCES FOR SOCIETY

The Environment Agency said doctors, engineers and scientists investigated the effects on health and found no concerns.

BBC: Work to decontaminate Hauxton site completed