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This research article examines the environmental impact of artisanal gold-mining (AGM) in the Migori and Transmara districts of Kenya, highlighting significant land degradation and pollution from heavy metals such as arsenic and lead. The study found alarming concentrations of these metals in soil and other samples, indicating severe ecological risks and potential health threats to local populations. The findings aim to inform policy measures to mitigate the environmental and health risks associated with AG

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zhangch2000

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