Global map reveals mining's uneven toll on forests and biodiversity

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A new study led by Japanese researchers from Tohoku University and the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) reveals that some of the minerals most essential for green technologies may have a significant negative impact on biodiversity.

Using remote sensing and machine learning, the scientists produced an unprecedented global map of mined commodities. ...

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