Toxic pollution poses health risks to over 100 million people, particularly children, in low- and middle-income countries. This is a finite problem that can be solved in our lifetime.
Blacksmith Institute works in some of the world's worst polluted places, sharing resources and expertise with local groups and agencies to solve pollution problems, clean up polluted sites, and save lives.
Panki Katra Fly-ash Bioremediation
PROBLEM: Fly-ash from coal plants contaminating surrounding farmland
SOLUTION: Bioremediation using fungus removes heavy metal content from soils