Edmond Sanganyado

Edmond Sanganyado

Edmond Sanganyado is an editor at New African Scientist. He studied applied chemistry, environmental toxicology, and marine biology in Zimbabwe, USA, and China, where he honed his science communication skills and conducted research on chemical pollution in the environment.

Environment Health

Beyond Chemophobia: How Weak Regulations Are Failing Us

Chemophobia diverts attention from real threats, blaming victims rather than polluters. Current chemical regulations are inadequate, allowing harmful chemicals to persist in the environment. Strengthening these regulations through better-funded environmental science is crucial to protect public health and prevent millions of deaths linked to chemical pollution each year.

Chemical pollution is worsening and better chemical regulations are urgently needed.