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Mining is ecological ruination

Mining is ecological ruination

by Elisabeth Robson | Apr 1, 2021 | Reflection

Changing the energy model means doubling the production of rare metals about every 15 years, mostly to satisfy demand for non-ferrous magnets and lithium-ion batteries. “At this rate, over the next 30 years we… will need to mine more mineral ores than humans have...

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