High levels of mercury and cyanide used to detonate areas of the river bed are getting into water sources around the town, one Bhamo resident, compounding concerns about pollution caused by engine oil from the estimated 300 boats that, day and night, work the section of the river for gold.
“There are no more fish in the river and as most people here just drink water out of the river, they are suffering illnesses that cause vomiting,...............
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