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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

It is one of the deadliest chemicals on Earth but even Mexico's cartels can't resist the lure of mercury

Mercury is one of the world's 10 deadliest chemicals, and once extracted, it can take centuries to break down. Despite commitments to phase it out, the trade persists.
Environment
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Outrage over Peru's decision to nearly halve protected area near Nazca Lines

Peru's culture ministry has drastically reduced the protected area around the Nazca Lines, raising concerns about illegal mining and heritage preservation.
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fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Deep in Amazon, politicians resist gold miners - and inspire thesis - Harvard Gazette

"I was just mesmerized. I thought, 'Wow! This is the most fascinating experiment in self-governance I've ever seen.'"
SF politics
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Bodies recovered from illegal goldmine in South Africa where many feared dead

Many miners are still trapped underground at an illegal goldmine in South Africa, with conflicting reports about their safety and survival.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Bodies recovered from illegal goldmine in South Africa where many feared dead

Many miners are still trapped underground at an illegal goldmine in South Africa, with conflicting reports about their safety and survival.
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fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago

India: Three feared dead in mining accident DW 01/07/2025

Three miners are feared dead as rescuers worked to reach nine men trapped inside a coal mine in Assam. Authorities reported spotting bodies but faced challenges accessing them.
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