Artisanal Gold Mining Is Destroying Amazonian Peatlands

A new analysis of archived satellite imagery has revealed that the growing presence of small-scale mining in the Peruvian Amazon is threatening carbon reserves and unique ecosystems.

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Eos
Published
2025-05-20
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https://doi.org/10.1029/2025eo250195
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Mercury impact and mitigation studies
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Artisanal Gold Mining Is Destroying Amazonian Peatlands

Syris Valentine
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Mercury impact and mitigation studies
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Artisanal Gold Mining Is Destroying Amazonian Peatlands

Syris Valentine
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Abstract

A new analysis of archived satellite imagery has revealed that the growing presence of small-scale mining in the Peruvian Amazon is threatening carbon reserves and unique ecosystems.

EosVol. 106
Openalex Percentile: Top 86%
Mercury impact and mitigation studies
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