Ban Cyanide and Mercury in Artisanal Gold Mining

Target: Ms. Dina Boluarte, President of Peru

Goal: Ban the use of cyanide and mercury in artisanal gold mining to reduce environmental pollution and protect wildlife.

Artisanal gold mining is a significant contributor to Peru’s economy, but it also poses a severe threat to the environment and wildlife due to the use of cyanide and mercury. These toxic chemicals contaminate water sources, harm aquatic life, and cause long-term health effects in humans.

To reduce environmental pollution and protect wildlife, we urgently need to ban the use of cyanide and mercury in artisanal gold mining. Alternative, cleaner technologies exist, and their implementation can lead to sustainable mining practices.

We urge Ms. Dina Boluarte, President of Peru, to take immediate action and ban the use of cyanide and mercury in artisanal gold mining. By doing so, we can promote sustainable mining practices that protect the environment, wildlife, and the health of the population.

Through the implementation of cleaner technologies and a ban on cyanide and mercury, we can promote sustainable mining practices and protect Peru’s natural resources. Urge Ms. Dina Boluarte, President of Peru, to take action and support these efforts.

PETITION LETTER:

Dear President Boluarte,

We are writing to urge you to ban the use of cyanide and mercury in artisanal gold mining in Peru. The use of these toxic chemicals poses a severe threat to the environment, wildlife, and human health, and cleaner technologies exist that can be implemented to promote sustainable mining practices.

We urge you to take immediate action and support efforts to ban the use of cyanide and mercury in artisanal gold mining. By doing so, we can protect Peru’s natural resources, promote sustainable mining practices, and safeguard the health of its citizens.

Thank you for your attention to this critical issue.

Sincerely,

[Your Name Here]

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