The undertaking is proving not to be financially or environmentally viable. Deep-sea mining could cause up to 25-times more damage to the world’s biodiversity than land-based mining, resulting in $500bn of lost value, according to a new study published on Thursday. Many of the critical minerals needed in the production of electric vehicles (EV) can...
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December 27, 2023December 27, 2023Environment, News
Rivers of sewage, dirty water and toxic air: The environmental disaster unfolding in Gaza
Those living in Gaza are experiencing acute respiratory infections, diarrhoea, lice and scabies. 15 years ago, a 23-day war in Gaza left 17% of farmland “ruined with little to no feasibility of rejuvenation,” according to a UNDP fact-finding report. Now, 70 days into the current war, experts warn that irreversible damage is being done to...