Unveiling the Hidden Legacy of Nickel Mining: A Coastal Tale of Environmental Damage The impact of human activities on the environment is a complex and often devastating story. In the case of nickel mining in New Caledonia, researchers have uncovered a hidden legacy of coastal damage that has persisted for centuries. By reconstructing nearly 1000 years of environmental DNA from the Thio coastal region, they have revealed how decades of mining activity have dramatically altered the ecosystem’s structure and biodiversity. What makes this particularly fascinating is the long-term nature of the damage. The study shows that the effects of mining (Read more…)
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