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Critical mineral mining in Africa creating 'sacrifice zones' harming water and health

A new analysis warns that mining for critical minerals needed for AI, clean energy, and tech is polluting water and harming health in poor communities across Africa.

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A new analysis warns that mining for critical minerals needed for AI, clean energy, and tech is polluting water and harming health in poor communities across Africa.
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