The Nigerian city of Port Harcourt used to be known as "The Garden City." Black soot is now everywhere.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria —
The Nigerian city of Port Harcourt used to be known as "The Garden City." Black soot is now everywhere.
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The city is in the oil-producing Niger Delta region.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria —
The city is in the oil-producing Niger Delta region.
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A social media campaign has been launched by radio host Sandra Ezekwesili, #StopTheSoot.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria —
A social media campaign has been launched by radio host Sandra Ezekwesili, #StopTheSoot.
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The cause of the soot is has been a mysterious to residents, but many think it's related to the destruction of illegal oil refineries.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria —
The cause of the soot is has been a mysterious to residents, but many think it's related to the destruction of illegal oil refineries.
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People say the pollution is affecting their health.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria —
People say the pollution is affecting their health.
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Residents have also taken to <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsearch%3Fsrc%3Dtypd%26q%3D%2523stopthesoot" target="_blank" target="_blank">Twitter</a> to express their frustration.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria —
Residents have also taken to Twitter to express their frustration.
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"You go to bed, you wake up, you're covered in it," Ezekwesili told CNN.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria —
"You go to bed, you wake up, you're covered in it," Ezekwesili told CNN.
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A soot-covered hand.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria —
A soot-covered hand.
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"The air is thick with the soot," Ezekwesili said.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria —
"The air is thick with the soot," Ezekwesili said.
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