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Artisanal Gold Mining Drives Mercury Air Pollution in Madre de Dios, Peru

A CINCIA study finds that artisanal gold mining accounts for ~93% of airborne mercury near gold shops in Madre de Dios, Peru, posing health risks to local populations, including developmental and cardiovascular effects. The finding underscores the environmental and public health impact of informal mining in the region.

La República (Peru)about 20 hours agoPECredibility 22%View source

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Mosaic Score4.9
Confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.2

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