The Downstream Effects of China's Rare Earth Mining
State of the World from NPR
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Environmental Crisis: The Ripple Effects of Rare Earth Mining
This chapter examines the environmental consequences of China's rare earth mining dominance, particularly the severe water contamination in Thailand caused by unchecked production in Myanmar. The situation is further complicated by ongoing civil unrest, revealing the governance challenges in managing such environmental crises.
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