Brazil is employing forensic science to trace the origins of gold and combat illegal mining operations in the Amazon. The initiative aims to address a major challenge facing the region, where unauthorized mining has posed severe risks to the rainforest and local populations.
Illegal gold mining in the Amazon is recognized as a leading threat to the environment and Indigenous communities. According to the reports, this illicit activity has significantly accelerated deforestation across the area and driven mercury contamination to dangerous levels.
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