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Climate change could send more toxic mining waste into coastal waters, study warns
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Demand for metals has exploded in recent decades, thanks to population growth, technological innovation, and economic development. The volume of metal ores like iron and copper extracted globally quadrupled during the last half-century, and the trillion-dollar industry shows no signs of slowing down. But the growing demand comes with environmental risks. Both metal mines and […]
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Climate change could send more toxic mining waste into coastal waters, study warns
Autumn Spanne · 10/16/2026, 9:45:00 AM
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