The Haunting Legacy of South Africa’s Gold Mines

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By Yale Environment 360Nov 12, 2015, 8:30 am100 pts
Thousands of abandoned gold mines are scattered across South Africa, leaching toxics into the water and filling the air with noxious dust. So far, the government has failed to clean up most sites, and nearby residents must live with the health effects. BY MARK OLALDE

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