Mercury (Hg) contamination from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is widespread in the Amazon, yet its dynamics in terrestrial food webs remain poorly understood
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Mercury (Hg) contamination from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is widespread in the Amazon, yet its dynamics in terrestrial food webs remain poorly understood
read more... https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-64948-0
Thai officials have been monitoring the crisis for months and confirmed the presence of high levels of heavy metals such as cyanide, arsenic and mercury in tributaries that flow into the Mekong, such as the Kok and Sai-Ruak rivers.
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It followed reports of river diversion, deforestation, contaminated waterways, and the illegal use of hazardous chemicals such as mercury and cyanide. The new "Protect Our Resources Taskforce" is mandated to investigate illegal mining, seize equipment, and support the arrest and prosecution of offenders.
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