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Claudia Vega
Rainforest toxicologist and TED Fellow who runs a mercury-testing lab in the Peruvian Amazon and researches mercury contamination from artisanal gold mining.
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Oct 10, 2025
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The hidden cost of buying gold | Claudia Vega
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Claudia Vega, a rainforest toxicologist and TED Fellow, reveals the dark side of gold mining, highlighting the dangers of mercury pollution in the Amazon. She discusses how artisanal mining devastates local communities and ecosystems. Claudia shares her journey in establishing a mercury-testing lab, empowering indigenous populations with vital data on contamination. The conversation also touches on the motivations behind using mercury, the complexities of gold traceability, and the evolving role of local science in promoting safer practices and awareness.
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