Mercury causes brain damage and other conditions, and is particularly
harmful to children. One of the main uses for mercury is small-scale
gold mining. Adults and children commonly use mercury to separate the
gold from ore - something I documented when visiting small-scale mines
in Tanzania and Mali.
At the WHO today, governments from around the world made clear that
environmental protection and health have to go hand in hand, and that
action must be taken urgently. This is a welcome development.
http://www.hrw.org/news/2014/01/23/dispatches-heavy-metal-victory
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