Dirty Gold’s Impacts
In the Air, Under the Ground, Across Communities -- The Pervasive Problems of Gold Mining
Most consumers don't know where the gold in their products comes from, or how it is mined. Gold mining is one of the most destructive industries in the world. It can displace communities, contaminate drinking water, hurt workers, and destroy pristine environments. It pollutes water and land with mercury and cyanide, endangering the health of people and ecosystems. Producing gold for one wedding ring alone generates 20 tons of waste.
Environmental Impacts:
Community Impacts:
- Economic Impacts
- Endangered Communities
- Free Prior and Informed Consent
- Human Rights Abuses
- Toll on Indigenous Peoples
- Woman Specific Impacts
- Worker Rights and Safety
For more information:
Dirty Metals: Mining, Communities, and the Environment
Troubled Waters: How Mine Waste Dumping is Poisoning our Oceans, Rivers and Lakes
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