The impact of gold mining extends well beyond forest clearing. Other studies have documented an increase in mercury pollution in downstream areas, including elevated concentrations in fish sold in markets in major cities like Puerto Maldonado. Mining camps are also associated with increased hunting and a range of social ills, including violence, prostitution, and drug use.
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jun/17/gold-miners-invade-amazonian-indigenous-reserve
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