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Publikováno v:
Journal of Health and Pollution, Pp 12-17 (2015)
Background. Artisanal and small-scale miners in Bolivia release on the order of 120 tons of mercury annually. The mercury finds its way to the Amazon with catastrophic consequences for the biosphere. A project aimed at reducing the release of mercury
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https://doaj.org/article/8053ebe399104ef19d8e0b5028faf803
Autor:
Peter W. U. Appel
Publikováno v:
Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin. 7:77-80
Small-scale mining is the main source of income for about 100 million people in Asia, Africa and South America. However, the processing of raw materials during this mining activity results in the release of large amounts of mercury to the environment
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https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_________::a1c94eeaabdb820f616667313db1fbee
https://doi.org/10.34194/geusb.v7.4847
https://doi.org/10.34194/geusb.v7.4847
Autor:
Peter W. U. Appel
Publikováno v:
TemaNord ISBN: 9789289333597
Use of soaps containing mercury in Africa – how to fight it
Use of soaps containing mercury in Africa – how to fight it
Numerous women in sub-Saharan Africa use soaps containing mercury to bleach their skin. The mercury goes through their skin and reduces the melanin of the pigmentation. The mercury also causes damage to the body e.g. the nervous system. Mercury is pa
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https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_dedup___::440077e3c5cc90efd14817cb74530546
https://doi.org/10.6027/tn2008-538
https://doi.org/10.6027/tn2008-538
