Top: Regional: Africa: Zambia: Science and Environment

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Natural resources

copper, cobalt, zinc, lead, coal, emeralds, gold, silver, uranium, hydropower


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Natural hazards

periodic drought, tropical storms (November to April)


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Environment - current issues

air pollution and resulting acid rain in the mineral extraction and refining region; chemical runoff into watersheds; poaching seriously threatens rhinoceros, elephant, antelope, and large cat populations; deforestation; soil erosion; desertification; lack of adequate water treatment presents human health risks


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Environment - international agreements

party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Wetlands
signed, but not ratified: Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol



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