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flag Rising demand for rare earth minerals is fueling toxic mining in Myanmar, polluting the Mekong River and threatening millions' livelihoods.

flag 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. flag The contamination threatens the river’s ecosystems and the livelihoods of millions who depend on it for water, food, and agriculture. flag Weak governance and conflict enable unregulated extraction, risking long-term ecological collapse despite growing need for sustainable mining practices.

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