An important provision of the Minamata Convention on Mercury is to monitor and evaluate
the effectiveness of the adopted measures and its implementation. Here, we describe for the …

The transition to a low-carbon economy will require an unprecedented change to the energy
system. The renewable and energy storage technologies that need to be built are …

Gold mining has played a significant role in Ghana's economy for centuries. Regulation of
this industry has varied over time and while industrial mining is prevalent in the country, the …

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) takes place under extreme conditions with a lack of
occupational health and safety. As the demand for metals is increasing due in part to their …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is the largest global source of anthropogenic
mercury emissions. However, little is known about how effectively mercury released from …

Surface gold mining severely degrades landscapes, causing deforestation, soil erosion and
displacement, and toxic contamination. The prevalence of both large‐scale and artisanal …

Mercury contamination in the Amazon arising from both natural sources and intensive
mining activities in the region is a significant public health concern. This metal is used to …

Driven by surges in global gold prices and additional socio-economic factors, artisanal small-
scale gold mining (ASGM) in the Global South is increasing and driving emissions of …

Mining activities have significantly affected the Neotropical freshwater ichthyofauna, the
most diverse in the world. However, no study has systematized knowledge on the subject. In …

Mercury (Hg), a neurotoxic heavy metal, is transferred to marine and terrestrial ecosystems
through atmospheric transport. Recent studies have highlighted the role of vegetation …