The contamination can persist and accumulate in downstream waters for decades after active mining stops and the fills are reclaimed. (sciencedaily.com)
Harm To Fish, Migratory Birds China admitted last year for the first time that the dam was having a «negative impact» on downstream water supplies, but appears not to have taken any measures to address the problem. (treehugger.com)
Jean - Marie will be meeting with farmers from Maraba in a series of eight multi-day workshops over the next 18 months, teaching the sustainable agriculture practices that, research has shown, increase farm productivity, increase the quality of harvested coffee, and improve downstream water quality. (rainforest-alliance.org)