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Added: 2003-07-21 13:33
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| Mining, Contamination, and Health in Ecuador |
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Gold has been mined for centuries in the hills of Southwestern Ecuador. Today, the mining is small scale but the problems it brings are large – unsafe conditions, environmental contamination, and harm to human health. Researchers are studying the impact of mining activities in several communities along the Puyango River. They have found that the effects extend beyond the immediate area to farming families living downstream Two communities are now taking steps to address the problems.
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