"UN Warns of Escalating E-Waste Crisis and Environmental Catastrophe"
TL;DR
UN agencies report that the global generation of electronic waste, or "e-waste," reached 62 million tons in 2022 and is projected to increase to 82 million tons by 2030, with recycling rates remaining low. The discarded devices include cellphones, electronic cars, TVs, laptops, and more, posing a significant environmental challenge.
- UN: Our E-Waste Problem Is Getting Out of Control Newser
- Electronic waste has grown to record levels. Here’s why that’s a huge problem CNN
- UN: E-waste is growing 5x faster than it can be recycled The Register
- Trashed electronic devices are growing 'catastrophe' for environment, UN warns FRANCE 24 English
- Communities can't recycle or trash disposable e-cigarettes. So what happens to them? The Associated Press
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