The Hidden Cost of Gold: Birth Defects and Brain Damage

Indonesia ’s mercury trade is intertwined with illegal gold mining around the world, leaving a legacy of thousands born with birth defects and half a million people poisoned.
Source: NYT Health - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tags: Gold Mercury (Metal) Mines and Mining Hazardous and Toxic Substances Indonesia Water Pollution Food Contamination and Poisoning Politics and Government Black Markets Poisoning and Poisons Birth Defects Source Type: news