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Metal contamination reaches 'critical' level in Peruvian highlands, researchers warn

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One of the most iconic ecosystems of the Peruvian plateau, the Junín Lake basin, suffers from "critical" levels of arsenic, lead and cadmium contamination, leading to health risks including cancer, according to new analysis.

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One of the most emblematic ecosystems on the Peruvian plateau, the Junín Lake basin, suffers from "critical" levels of arsenic, lead and cadmium contamination, resulting in health risks, including cancer, according to a new analysis. The study published in the journal Science de l'environnement total found that 99 [...]

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Phys.org broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, November 3, 2025.
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