mining
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Over Half the World’s Energy Transition Minerals Are on Indigenous Lands
As the gears kick in for the world to shift to clean energy, it’s becoming increasingly clear that we’re going to need more of the minerals — like lithium, cobalt, and nickel — that help power our cars and form the backbone of our solar panels. And the mining industry is quickly catching on to…
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New York May Crack Down On Crypto Mining
The New York Assembly wants to stop cryptocurrency mining operations from setting up shop in the state’s shuttered power plants. Assembly member Anna Kelles has drafted legislation meant to pause crypto mining in the state, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the power-intensive industry.
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Sportswashing: Why Mining and Energy Companies Are Sponsoring Sports Teams
Fossil fuel and carbon-intensive industries have an image problem. As awareness of their environmental impact grows, energy and mining companies in particular are desperate to maintain control over spiralling levels of public esteem. For decades, greenwashing has been a go-to tactic for companies seeking to mask their damaging effects on natural environments, and governments across…
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How The Mining Industry Is Approaching Sustainability As A Growing Priority
The mining industry has increasingly grown more focused on sustainability and reducing its impact on the planet. And thanks to technological advancements, mining operations around Australia are on track to becoming more environmentally friendly. We know that mining is an energy-intensive activity. And while sustainable mining might sound like a contradiction, more and more companies…