Deep dive: Mercury’s tantalizing promise of endless gold in South America

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Mercury’s a known pollutant in fish, but did you know one of the biggest mercury emitters is actually small-scale gold mining? From sunken ships to shihuahuaco trees, we take a deep dive into the astounding history and science of mercury and the solutions that could break its toxic cycle.

Deep dive: Mercury’s tantalizing promise of endless gold in South America

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Living Planet | Deutsche Welle
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