Gold mining stunts Amazon rainforest recovery

Monday, June 29, 2020 - 14:40 in Earth & Climate

The effects of gold mining on forest health are long lasting. According to new research, gold mining stunts the regrowth of Amazon forests, limiting their ability to store carbon.

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