... places to mine for these much-needed elements and will most likely not worry about the damage that is caused in the process. Today, I will be discussing the effects and proposal of mining in Antarctica, which has previously been discussed, although was saved in 1998 when the Antarctic Treaty was introduced. This Treaty, also known as the Madrid Protocol protects Antarctica ... use represent only a tiny fraction of what could be developed. Several major studies show that the United States can meet a large share of its electricity needs from renewable resources at a modest cost, while red...

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