University Of Buenos Aires · Argentina
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Gold vs. Water: Argentina Opens Glaciers to Mining, Raising Environmental Concerns
- Argentina's Congress has voted to amend the Glacier Law, which previously prohibited mining in glacier regions since 2010. - The amendment permits mining activities in periglacial areas, despite concerns from scientists about the impact on vital water resources and biodiversity. - The decision opens vast mineral deposits, including gold, copper, and molybdenum, to exploitation, raising questions…