The True Cost of Gold: Mining, Malaria, and the Fight for Indigenous Peoples’ Lands in Guyana - Rainforest Foundation US
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The True Cost of Gold: Mining, Malaria, and the Fight for Indigenous Peoples’ Lands in Guyana - Rainforest Foundation US
Illegal and unregulated gold mining is fueling the spread of malaria and environmental destruction in Guyana’s South Rupununi region. Mercury used for mining poisons entire ecosystems that are essential to biodiversity and the survival of Indigenous peoples in the region. Rainforest Foundation US (RFUS) is working with the South Rupununi District Council in Guyana to support impacted communities by strengthening monitoring efforts and supporting…
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