From oil to gold to iron, the mining industry is taking off,
causing divided opinions and concerns about wide-scale environmental and
human health problems.
A small-scale gold mining boom in Indonesia is causing a massive
influx in illegally imported mercury. Mercury contamination has already
contaminated waterways, soil, fishponds and rice fields. Inhalation or
ingestion of mercury can result in kidney problems, developmental delays
and digestive ailments.
http://www.greenfudge.org/2014/01/05/global-mining-boom-causes-global-problems/?utm_medium=leaderboard&utm_campaign=related
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