Greenland: Farmers protest against rare earths mining plans
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As the Greenlandic ice sheet
As the Greenlandic ice sheet melts, huge deposits of rare earth elements are being uncovered.
These are vital in the production of low-carbon technologies - such as electric cars and wind turbines.
But some farmers - worried about radioactive dust and waste water - are trying to block mining projects.
Al Jazeera’s Nick Clark visited the town of Narsaq in southern Greenland - the site of one proposed mine.
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These are vital in the production of low-carbon technologies - such as electric cars and wind turbines.
But some farmers - worried about radioactive dust and waste water - are trying to block mining projects.
Al Jazeera’s Nick Clark visited the town of Narsaq in southern Greenland - the site of one proposed mine.
-Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe
- Follow us on Twitter: Twitter: AJEnglish
- Find us on Facebook: Facebook: aljazeera
- Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
#ClimateSOS #Greenland #GreenlandMining
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