Low oxygen zones are common along coastal areas today. Scientists recently discovered how ocean physics can lessen the impact of hypoxia on seafloor ecosystems.
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Cobalt is an essential mineral for lithium ion batteries which are used in everyday technologies from electric vehicles to smart phones. Most of the world’s cobalt comes from the Dominican Republic of Congo which has extensive mining operations that contribute to environmental degradation. Artisanal miners are used and often exploited for their labour which exacerbate pollution by bringing it into urban environments. Local communities end up suffering from health issues because of this pollution.
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