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Rising demand for rare earth minerals is fueling toxic mining in Myanmar, polluting the Mekong River and threatening millions' livelihoods.
Rising global demand for rare earth minerals, vital for clean energy and electronics, is driving environmentally destructive mining in Southeast Asia, particularly in Myanmar, polluting the Mekong River with mercury, arsenic, and cyanide.
The contamination threatens the river’s ecosystems and the livelihoods of millions who depend on it for water, food, and agriculture.
Weak governance and conflict enable unregulated extraction, risking long-term ecological collapse despite growing need for sustainable mining practices.
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La creciente demanda de minerales de tierras raras está impulsando la minería tóxica en Myanmar, contaminando el río Mekong y amenazando los medios de vida de millones de personas.