Oct 23, 2024 · Mining-related loss in tropical primary rainforests is especially concerning because these are some of the most carbon-rich and biodiverse areas of the world. They also help …

As extractive technologies improve, it is likely that the scale of Amazon mining will increase. What are the impacts of mining? Mining can impact the area’s water drainage, pollute water with run …

A new WWF report sheds light on how the impacts of mining, currently the fourth largest driver of deforestation, increases significantly, affecting up to 1/3 of the world’s forest ecosystems, …

Apr 2, 2024 · Illegal gold mining has ravaged the Peruvian Amazon, leaving behind pollution and denuded landscapes. A group of miners are working with a U.S. charity to restore the forest.

Nov 7, 2024 · A new report from the World Resources Institute (WRI) sheds light on the growing threat of mining on forests, especially in tropical primary rainforests and protected areas that …

Oct 24, 2023 · There are high rates of illegal river mining in northern Peru and across the border in Colombia and Brazil, the map reveals. In total, MAAP found at least 20 instances of river …

Apr 10, 2023 · Especially deadly, is the rampant mercury contamination associated with mining in the Amazon. Used in mining gold, this toxic chemical element seeps into the water and …

4 days ago · Mining is now considered to be the 4th largest driver of global deforestation, especially in rainforest regions. Between 2016 and 2020, approximately 140,000 hectares of …

May 24, 2023 · The Amazon rainforest, often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth," is facing significant challenges due to mining activities. This map explores the extensive alterations and …

Jan 9, 2025 · Scientists reviewing images of these mining activities condemn the “reckless” destruction of biodiversity. ... This article was produced with the support of the Pulitzer Center …