💨 Abstract
The Brazilian state of Pará, hosting COP30 climate talks, defends regulations promoting illegal gold mining, despite federal opposition. Local rules allow municipalities to license gold prospects of up to 500 hectares, contributing to wildcat mining. The federal government, environmental agencies, and top public prosecutor are backing a lawsuit to abolish Pará’s mining rules due to environmental concerns and poisoning of rivers.
Courtesy: theprint.in
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