Tuesday 24 May 2016

Peru declares state of emergency in the forest area due to pollution



Lima (Ina) Peru has announced a state of emergency in the forest area because of mercury contamination caused by mining activities illegal. 
The Minister of Environment in Peru Manuel Polgar Vidal after a report issued by theAuthority Alburevih for protection from disasters (Andisi), said he was declaring a state ofemergency in the Madre area de Dios , where 40% of its population of 110 thousand people at risk of environmental exposure to mercury. 
He attributed Vidal cause pollution to the activities of illegal mining in Madre de Dios.Stressing that the negative effects Stlazem his country over the next 80 years. It is 
noteworthy that this toxic metal can cause neurological problems and health effects for humans in the long run.

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