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Mercury Contamination in the Amazon
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Brazilian and Canadian researchers seeking to find the source of mercury contamination in the Amazon came to a startling conclusion: agricultural practices rather than gold mining were most to blame. Supported by Canada's International Development Research Centre, the research team is now working with commuities to find short- and long-term solutions to the serious health and environmental problems.





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