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The Impacts of Rare Earth Mining for Our Digital World on Biodiversity

The digital revolution has profoundly reshaped our lives, delivering unparalleled connectivity and convenience. Yet, the devices and technology fueling this transformation impose significant, often underestimated environmental costs: the environmental and biodiversity impacts of rare earth element (REE) mining. Essential for ICT devices like smartphones and computers, REEs have a complex supply chain rooted in some […]