Mining
> There’s a lot changing in the construction industry, and a lot of growth in the need for materials like sand and gravel. But I don’t think it’s fair to say the world is running out of those materials. We’re just more aware of all the costs involved in procuring them, and hopefully taking more account for how they affect our future and the environment.
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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/5856215 > Good article that shows how mine dumps can be reclaimed to support human use (drive in) and how re-mining of wastes can be feasible in some cases
More info https://www.google.com/amp/s/phys.org/news/2018-08-salt-alps-ancient-austrian-bronze.amp
Sorry for having to share via google docs; the original source requires you to sign up (but it's free) original source is here: [LINK](https://magazine.cim.org/en/environment/the-prairies-promise-en/)
Source: https://elements.visualcapitalist.com/visualizing-the-worlds-largest-lithium-producers/
It's like the opening chapter of Red Storm Rising or something.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/718757 > As a proponent of green energy: mining is absolutely required to transition out of oil. The alternative is hunter gatherer civilization. People protesting this are doing it wrong. At best, it's NIMBYism. > > I'm a geophysicist. AMA if you have concerns and I'll try to allay your fears.