Researchers believe they have identified a network of spies to help combat illegal gold mining operations in the Amazon ...

In the remoteAmazon rainforest, trees are becoming unexpected sentinels against environmental destruction caused by illegal gold mining. New research shows that mercury pollution, a toxic byproduct of ...

Most small-scale gold mining operations separate gold from ore by adding liquid mercury and then burning the mixture, ...

G old mining is putting an immense strain on the Amazon rainforest, but the trees might have a secret weapon up their bark.

For hundreds of years, the Amazon has been exploited for its gold. Today, the precious metal is just as sought after, but the ...

Tree rings can be used to determine the release of mercury into the air due to mining activities in South and Central America. This study is crucial in determining the illegal mining activity and ...

The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” plays an essential role in our planet’s ecosystem. Its ...

In 2023, hydro-electricity accounted for nearly half of Brazil's installed energy capacity, and more than 60% of its total ...