Impact of climatic seasons on the dynamics of carbon, nitrogen and mercury in soils of Brazilian biomes affected by gold mining
Matheus B. Soares, Rebeca R. Rodrigues, Laura O. Péres, Carlos Eduardo P. Cerri, Luís Reynaldo F. Alleoni Land use change, especially mining activities, contributes to anthropic CO2 emissions, leading to decreased carbon (C) storage and loss of biodiversity. Artisanal gold mining associated with the use of mercury (Hg) for amalgamation may change soil organic matter […]