Mateo S. Pimentel

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Can one generate a map comparing noise pollution to mercury contamination in Colombia?

I study mercury pollution/contamination in artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Colombia. Is it possible to map mercury pollution and noise pollution, or noise, specifically in areas where...

12 June 2020 7,249 0 View

What are some economic incentives that make sustainable mining processes economically valuable for companies and communities?

Mining plays a significant role in regional development. It also generates great amounts of waste -- some of which contains toxic chemicals and heavy elements. Yet, additional mining-related...

12 August 2019 7,296 4 View

Does noise affect, or compound, mercury poisoning in the human body relative to small-scale gold mining?

On-the-ground experience would suggest that sound/noise pollution and mercury contamination may be coincidental in artisanal and small-scale gold-mining stakeholders and their bodies. If so, does...

01 August 2019 5,540 1 View