Former miners restore Amazon rainforest by replanting over 100,000 saplings after gold mining devastation.
Gold mining devastated an Amazon rainforest, creating a barren "moonscape." In a remarkable environmental restoration effort, former miners are carefully replanting the area, helping over 100,000 saplings to grow and reestablish the region's diverse ecosystem. This reforestation project aims to heal the impoverished, mercury-laden topsoil, and rebuild the forest's impressive biodiversity.
April 02, 2024
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