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Mercury contamination threatens Amazon communities across three countries

BrazilPeruColombia
First seen: Sep 8, 2026, 9:47 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 8, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC

Mercury pollution linked to contaminated rivers and fish is affecting communities in the Amazon, with a new analysis mapping the threat to 951 communities. Riverside families are changing their diets as staple fish become unsafe.

Long-term contamination threatens food security and public health across a large cross-border population.

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