University Of Buenos Aires · Argentina
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Gold vs. Water: Argentina Opens Glaciers to Mining, Raising Environmental Concerns
Argentina's decision to amend its Glacier Law signals a significant shift in the nation's approach to resource management, prioritizing mineral extraction over the protection of its pristine glacial environments. The law, enacted in 2010, had designated the country's 16,000 glaciers as public goods, recognizing their critical role as freshwater reserves, biodiversity hotspots, and scientific and t…