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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

There were eight of us, only two are alive': the growing crisis of arsenic in Argentina's water

In Argentina, the maximum permitted level of arsenic in drinking water is 0.01 milligrams per litre, as established by the Argentinian Food Code, in line with World Health Organization recommendations. Yet according to an official report, the levels in the departments of Copo, Alberdi and some areas of Banda and Robles range between 0.4mg/l and 0.6mg/l. The most recent tests on her hair Cuellar underwent indicated she had a concentration of 2.24 micrograms per gram or 224 times the legal level.
Public health
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How Chinese rare-earth mining threatens the Mekong River DW 09/17/2025

Unregulated rare-earth mining in Myanmar is contaminating Mekong tributaries with arsenic and other toxic metals, threatening regional water, agriculture and human health.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

In 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.
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Alarming map exposes deadly arsenic in drinking water across US states

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.
Public health
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