Ghana’s air pollution crisis is getting worse in ways many people don’t see. The growing theft of catalytic converters and other small engine parts isn’t just petty crime—it’s fueling a dangerous underground market with real public‑health consequences. When these components are removed, cars and motorbikes pump out toxic emissions far above legal limits, filling the air with pollutants that harm everyone. Children, commuters, and roadside workers are especially at risk, breathing in fumes that drive up respiratory illnesses across the country.

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This story was a collaboration with New Narratives as part of the Clean Air Reporting Project. Funds were provided by the Clean Air Fund. The donor had no say in the story’s content.