Spain's rivers at risk from rising mercury pollution, study warns

 With gold mining still common in parts of South America, Africa and Southeast Asia, many rivers outside Europe are seeing the sharpest rises in mercury. But researchers stress that no country is immune. Spain’s proximity to both the Atlantic and Mediterranean, and its place in global fish markets, make it a key player in the conversation around mercury safety and regulation.

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