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From mining to fish: how mercury contaminates the Munduruku Indigenous community

By Julia Dolce 27 de May de 202227 de May de 2022

Carnivorous fish are among the most consumed by the Munduruku and the most contaminated by mercury. Scientists suspect the toxic metal, found in the bodies of the members of this indigenous community is seriously affecting the health of adults and children who are born with malformations and developmental delays. Munduruku women already avoid getting pregnant.

New study suggests that mercury contamination is widespread among residents of the Amazon

By Julia Dolce 17 de March de 202231 de March de 2022

Although living 186 miles away from the area along the Tapajós River where illegal mining is concentrated, Santarém’s inhabitants are at high risk of mercury poisoning.

Forbes: Illegal gold mining in Brazil destroying Amazon, indigenous tribes at risk

By Mark Smith 12 de September de 201414 de September de 2020

In a joint statement, members of WWF-Brazil, said the region between the Amapá state in Brazil and French Guiana is one area that is experiencing major problems.

The Washington Post: Peru fights gold fever with fire and military force

By Mark Smith 21 de August de 201414 de September de 2020

As many as 40,000 illegal miners — mostly poor, Quechua-speaking laborers from Peru’s Andean highlands — have invaded some of the most pristine and biologically rich sections of ancient forest in the Amazon basin.

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New study suggests that mercury contamination is widespread among residents of the Amazon

17 de March de 2022

From mining to fish: how mercury contaminates the Munduruku Indigenous community

27 de May de 2022

Forbes: Illegal gold mining in Brazil destroying Amazon, indigenous tribes at risk

12 de September de 2014

The Washington Post: Peru fights gold fever with fire and military force

21 de August de 2014

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