Over 3,000 Mining Operations Disrupt Key Biodiversity Areas Worldwide
Analysis reveals over 3,267 mining operations in key biodiversity areas, making up nearly 5% of global mining impact. High-risk countries include China, Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. The growing demand for minerals, particularly for green energy, is pushing mining into pristine ecosystems, threatening thousands of species with extinction. Operational mines in locations like Weda Bay, Indonesia, and the Amazon rainforest are linked to significant habitat destruction and pollution. Future projections estimate a 16-fold increase in mineral demand by 2050, exacerbating these environmental concerns.
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A study has identified 3,267 mining operations within key biodiversity areas, representing nearly 5% of the global mining sector's footprint. The countries with the largest mining areas in these regions are China, Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico.
The mining industry's expansion is linked to the rising demand for minerals needed for green energy. This trend threatens more than 4,500 animal species with extinction, as mining leads to habitat destruction and pollution.
Notable areas affected include Weda Bay, Indonesia, and the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. Projections indicate that by 2050, demand for critical minerals could increase 16 times compared to 2020, further endangering pristine ecosystems.
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