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Author Peruvian Gold Rush
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Send Private Message 		Peruvian Gold Rush
Posted: 03/06/2011 18:16:36 Reply |  Quote
A modern day gold rush in Peru is causing untold damage to pristine forest and wetlands. About 7,000 hectares were cleared at two large mining sites between 2003 and 2009.

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The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there. IP: 92.28.208.27 Edited: 03/06/2011 18:17:32 by carnkie
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