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Recycling used lead-acid batteries: health considerations (WHO)

… history 25 6.3. Environmental assessment 26 6.3.1. Soil and dust 26 6.3.2. Air 26 6.3.3. Food and water 27 … into the air can be inhaled and are also deposited onto soil, water bodies and other surfaces, including in gardens … into collection tanks, the lead becomes incorporated into soil particles, which subsequently become a source of lead …
19 Jun 2026 Document

Scientific Assessment Report - UNECE Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution - Summary for policy makers

… indicate regions with a high degree of accumulation in soil and ecosystems (source: /CCE) Air pollution is more than …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention

… such as nickel or cadmium from batteries, may contaminate soil and water systems. During an extreme weather event such … waste (e-waste) and other wastes in open dumps contaminate soil and water, which can result in human ingestion of … infectious diseases and contamination of water and soil, posing hazards to human health and the environment; (f) …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste