Peru mining pollution linked to children’s cognitive impairment: Study

Mongabay
Feb 18, 2026, 5:31 pm150 pts
A recent study in Forensic Science International suggests a link between exposure to heavy metals from mining operations and reduced cognitive performance in children in Peru. Researchers say the findings highlight the long-term impact of mining pollution on children’s neurocognitive development and…

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