Artisanal and Small Gold Mining and Petroleum Production as Potential Sources of Heavy Metal Contamination in Ecuador: A Call to Action
Mining and petroleum production are the source of many elements and base materials fundamental for our modern way of life. The flip side of these keystone industries is the environmental degradation they can cause if not properly managed. Metallic mining and petroleum production can contaminate the...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/6/2794 |
