Amazon forests capture high levels of atmospheric mercury pollution from artisanal gold mining
This research reveals that Amazon forests are capturing high levels of atmospheric mercury pollution from artisanal gold mining, demonstrating significant environmental impacts and potential health risks to nearby communities.
Additional Info
- Author(s)
- Jacqueline R. Gerson, Natalie Szponar, Angelica Almeyda Zambrano, Bridget Bergquist, Eben Broadbent, Charles T. Driscoll, Gideon Erkenswick, David C. Evers, Luis E. Fernandez, Heileen Hsu-Kim, Giancarlo Inga, Kelsey N. Lansdale, Melissa J. Marchese, Ari Martinez, Caroline Moore, William K. Pan, Ra Pez Purizaca, Victor Schez, Miles Silman, Emily A. Ury, Claudia Vega, Mrinalini Watsa, Emily S. Bernhardt
- Publication Year
- 2022
- Language
- English
- Data Source Classification
- Academic Study
- Research Type
- Both
- Thematic Tags
- Social, Health and Safety, Livelihoods, Environmental, Pollution
- Minerals
- Gold
- Region
- Latin America & Carribean
- Country
- Brazil
- Last Updated
- June 14, 2024