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New Research Reveals Environmental Threats Posed by Mine Tailings in Protected Areas

New research from the University of Queensland reveals that a significant portion of the world’s mine tailings, about one-third, poses environmental threats to protected areas. Led by Bora Aska, the study emphasizes the risks these waste facilities pose to biodiversity. It highlights dam failures and stresses the urgent need for mitigating actions amid rising global tailings production.