Doctors Thought I Smoked Weed ; Women trapped in Ghana's charcoal trade

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Tension is rising at Sokoban in Kumasi in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, as residents sound the alarm over worsening air pollution linked to charcoal production. Thick smoke, toxic fumes, and dust from untarred roads are choking the community. In this report, we meet Margaret, a charcoal producer, who shares the harsh realities of her work and the toll it takes on her health. Over the past two years, complaints have surged as pollution levels continue to climb, prompting urgent calls for authorities to step in and act. This is the human story behind the smoke—and the fight for clean air.