In Peru’s Madre de Dios, deforestation from mining brings huge economic losses

Mongabay
Jun 13, 2024, 1:16 pm231 pts
Mining can take its toll on the environment when done irresponsibly, especially in vulnerable ecosystems like the Amazon Rainforest. Deforestation and river pollution are common complaints from communities living near a mine. Heavy metals and chemicals like mercury and cyanide often kill off flora and fauna.…

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