86% of Metro Manila schools near toxic sites – US study (opens original article in a new tab)

A US study reveals 86% of Metro Manila schools are near contaminated sites, with 2.5 million students attending such schools, highlighting urban environmental risks.

• 86% of Metro Manila schools are within 5 km of a contaminated site, according to a US study.
• The study found 2.5 million Philippine students attend schools near toxic sites, compared to 8.9% of schools nationwide.
• Wealthier neighborhoods have higher rates of schools near contaminated sites than poorer areas.