Toxic Alarm: Arsenic and Heavy Metals Found in Northern Thailand’s Rivers
A new environmental report reveals dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals, including arsenic, lead, and chromium, in the sediment of major rivers in Northern Thailand, raising serious concerns for aquatic life and long-term human health.
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