Duke University begins study into drilling and mining effects on humans in Peru

In addition to assessing human health, the researchers will also conduct hydrological assessments to find out the potential impacts of gas extraction and gold mining on the region's hydrological cycle and water resources.
"This information, much of which currently is critically lacking, is essential for developing long-term strategies for development in the region," Pan added.
"For example, creating reliable hydrological and transport models within the Madre de Dios region will help us better understand mercury distribution and exposure from mining activities and eventually the effect drilling will have in altering this distribution."
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