Mercury, the silvery liquid metal, known to many from old thermometers, is one of the most toxic substances on earth. Inhaling even small doses of its vapor is dangerous. There is no known safe level of exposure.
Yet the one million children around the world engaged in artisanal gold mining work with it every day.
Please read full article: Take mercury out of children's hands
Yet the one million children around the world engaged in artisanal gold mining work with it every day.
Please read full article: Take mercury out of children's hands
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