Inspenet, July 24, 2023.<\/p>\n\n
The Government of Bolivia is exploring options to reduce the use of mercury in mining, an activity that has caused alarming degradation of the environment, according to a statement by the representative of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Bolivia, Diego \u00c1lvarez.<\/p>\n\n
The exploitation of minerals is an activity that causes significant transformations in the world, but also entails a notable environmental impact. The use of mercury in this activity is one of the main sources of contamination of water and soil, in addition to causing poisoning in workers.<\/p>\n\n
Given this scenario, the Government of Bolivia has proposed projects and options to reduce the use of this element in mining<\/a><\/strong> . These actions are expected to help mitigate the environmental impact and safeguard the health of workers.<\/p>\n\n It is relevant to point out that Bolivia is not alone in its effort to achieve this goal. At a global level, different entities and governments work on similar initiatives to preserve the environment and the health of the population.<\/p>\n\n Such a situation makes it imperative to find options that reduce the use of mercury in mining to safeguard our planet and well-being. The Bolivian Government is taking a significant step by proposing projects and actions to reduce the environmental impact of this activity.<\/p>\n\n