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eppur_se_muova

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6. Often a contaminant in runoff from zinc mining and processing ...

Thu Jun 6, 2013, 05:04 PM

Jun 2013

there are traces of cadmium in zinc ores, as well as in some phosphate fertilizers, which results in agricultural contamination. Coal ash is also a significant source of cadmium.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadmium#Occurrence

Oh, and if you read the article:

...officials say has over the years leached from Hunan mines, mine tailings and chemical factories into area waterways, mainly the mighty Xiang River and its tributaries.

Water from contaminated rivers, lakes and streams is typically diverted into the region's rice paddies, where the metals settle in calm water, tainting soil and crops alike.

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Rice Wholesaler Knew About Cadmium Contamination Since 2002; Hunan Rice Markets Collapse [View all] hatrack Jun 2013 OP

"You should, in no way, take any of this personally. It's just business." phantom power Jun 2013 #1

When you knowingly poison someone, and they die, isn't that murder? CanonRay Jun 2013 #2

Where could all that cadmium be coming from?? wtmusic Jun 2013 #3

Not necessarily - Japan recorded cadmium poisoning outbreaks in Toyama starting in 1912 hatrack Jun 2013 #4

Often a contaminant in runoff from zinc mining and processing ... eppur_se_muova Jun 2013 #6

there was no cadmium pollution before solar panels of course CreekDog Jun 2013 #7

If it was a radioactive toxin, oh my, this thread would be active too. hunter Jun 2013 #5

Isn't that a damning indictment of the evils of greed? Nihil Jun 2013 #8