Szopienice: the hidden story of lead poisoning and pollution | Close-Up with Aleksandra Żaczek
In the new episode of Close-Up, TVP World’s journalist Aleksandra Żaczek examines the growing impact of environmental hazards on public health, from lead poisoning and plastic pollution to the long-term effects of air contamination.
The episode features the report “Polish Chernobyl,” by Aleksandra Fudala, which investigates the case of lead poisoning among children in Szopienice and the ongoing work of researchers assessing contaminated soil and its lasting consequences. The story raises urgent questions about environmental responsibility and the risks faced by communities living in polluted areas.
The episode also includes a conversation with dr Olga Wdowiczak, representing the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), who discusses the links between environmental pollution and human health and explores what can be done to reduce the harmful impact of plastics and air pollution
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