AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIndigenous Health: Indigenous leaders are seeking support to defend their territories as offshore oil exploration near Oiapoque raises concerns about pollution and pressure on local lands. Dengue: A CDC advisory published in June 2024 listed French Guiana among places with higher-than-usual dengue activity, amid a sharp rise in cases across the Americas. Mercury Pollution: Along the Suriname border, illegal gold mining is clearing forest and polluting rivers with mercury, exposing Wayana communities to environmental and health risks.
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