Illegal gold mining eats up more protected Peruvian rainforest

Mongabay
By Morgan Erickson-DavisAug 12, 2016, 1:20 pm257 pts
Illegal gold mining is a major issue in southern Peru, even in the country's protected areas. A recent analysis finds that the quest for the precious metal has pushed even further into Tambopata National Reserve, displacing hundreds of hectares of Amazon rainforest in its wake. As gold prices continue to hover…

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