The Critical-Minerals Race Is Putting the Planet at Risk

The Critical-Minerals Race Is Putting the Planet at Risk
Only reduced consumption and robust, enforceable rules can prevent long-term harm and protect basic human rights. The environmental and human toll of mineral extraction is becoming clearer – and more alarming – by the day. Roughly 60% of Ghana’s waterways are now heavily polluted due to gold mining along riverbanks. In Peru, many communities have lost access to safe drinking... ...

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