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3 weeks agoIn Myanmar, a rush for rare earth metals is causing a regional environmental disaster
The Kok River's pollution, linked to mining in Myanmar, has compromised its safety for both local communities and agriculture.
The map created by scientists at Columbia University displayed alarming hotspots for arsenic contamination, significantly exceeding the World Health Organization's guideline, with levels posing serious health risks.