Children of Brazil’s indigenous Yanomami tribe dying from illegal mining

 They first find a location near the river for mining activities and then proceed to cut down trees in the area. The process of cutting down trees devastates the forest and significantly alters the quality of the environment and air. Additionally, mercury is commonly used in gold mining. Mercury has an impact on everything in the water and the surrounding environment, including fish, animals and the indigenous population, he said.

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