In Bolivia, Mercury Pollution Spreads Amid a Surge in Gold Mining - Yale E360

A boom in small-scale gold mining in Bolivia has raised concerns about pollution from mercury used in the mining process. Researchers are citing the health impacts on downstream villages, but the government has yet to act to stem the widespread use of the highly toxic chemical.

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Region - Central & South America - Yale E360

Mercury rising: Why Bolivia remains South America's hub for the toxic trade

Topic - Food Systems - Yale E360

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Mercury rising: Why Bolivia remains South America's hub for the toxic trade