Metal Mining is Responsible for 96% of Arsenic Emissions and 76% of Lead Emissions in the US
Jun 18, 2010 5:37 PM ET
Campaign:
Making Sustainable Jewlery Mainstream
Metal Mining
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22 of 22 metal mines investigated by Earthworks were found to be contributing to water contamination
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A typical gold ring results in 20 tons of mine waste
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Cyanide and Mercury are typically used to separate gold from the ore
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Metal mining is responsible for 96% of arsenic emissions and 76% percent of lead emissions in the US
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Metal mining is the most toxic polluter in the United States
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