November 3, 2008 · Posted in: Environment Watch, Governance, Health Issues, Investigative Reports
Chronic illnesses on the rise in Marcopper towns
TWELVE years after a major mining catastrophe there, toxic mine wastes still choke key waterways in Marinduque. The threat of more mine tailings pouring into Boac and Mogpog rivers and Calancan Bay also remains, as abandoned mine structures are in need of...