The big issue here is the contamination of watersheds with toxic mine tailings.
Farmers, fisher folks and indigenous peoples depend on watersheds for fresh clean water. However, these affected individuals are being convinced by mining companies by assuring economic growth for their locality, which would raise their standard of living. In this case, scientific knowledge about the nature of toxic chemicals, e.g., mercury and cyanide present in mine tailings, is needed by the locals in order for them to understand its effects on humans and the natural ecosystem as a whole.
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