Up to 80% of Peruvian Nahua tribe poisoned by mercury

Up to 80% of Peruvian Nahua tribe poisoned by mercury

One child has already died due to mercury poisoning, which has put the safety of up to 80% of the indigenous Nahua tribe, who live in the Peruvian Amazon, in jeopardy. The circumstances as to why the majority of the community presents symptoms of intoxication caused by the substance remain unclear.   Its high levels in

Kariba, world’s largest man-made dam on the brink of collapse

Kariba, world’s largest man-made dam on the brink of collapse

The Kariba Dam lies on the Zambezi River, straddling the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, and is the world’s largest manmade reservoir by capacity. It is aging, raising grave concerns such as the possibility of chemical reactions occurring, as well as seepages and cracks on its wall forming. The dam is also vulnerable to earthquakes