Amazon: Gold mining alters the environment and pollutes, with devastating effects on human and animal health

 In the note published by the Bolivian Episcopal Conference, sent to Fides, it is pointed out that studies have shown that members of the indigenous peoples of the region crossed by the Beni, Tuichi and Quiquibey rivers have a high level of mercury concentration in theirbodies, therefore their life is in danger

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