Greenland: Farmers protest against rare earths mining plans
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. Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #ClimateSOS #Greenland #GreenlandMining
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