Environmental Studies and ForestryNature Communications
Renewable energy production will exacerbate mining threats to biodiversity
L. J. Sonter, M. C. Dade, et al.
Discover the paradox of renewable energy and its hidden costs! This research by Laura J. Sonter, Marie C. Dade, James E. M. Watson, and Rick K. Valenta reveals how the push for renewable resources intensifies metal demand, threatening biodiversity. Their findings show significant overlap between mining and protected ecosystems, emphasizing a pressing need for strategic conservation planning.
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