Tree Rings Bear Witness to Illegal Gold Mining Operations in the Amazon, New Study Finds

 This process unleashes toxic mercury into the air, making small-scale gold mining worldwide responsible for nearly two-fifths of the planet’s mercury pollution. While these operations provide an important source of income to many locals, they also poison the surrounding environment and negatively impact people’s health.

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