Mine Waste Dams Threaten the Environment, Even When They Don’t Fail

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By The ConversationFeb 24, 2020, 12:06 pm152 pts
Scars from large mining operations are permanently etched across the landscapes of the world. The environmental damage and human health hazards that these activities create may be both severe and irreversible. Many mining operations store enormous quantities of waste, known as tailings, onsite. After miners…

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