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- Title
THE PUSH TO DIG UP RARE EARTH MATERIALS IN THE BLACK HILLS: The demand for critical raw materials imperils the environment and the communities that live near the Devil's Tower in Wyoming.
- Authors
Novikova, Tatyana
- Abstract
The article discusses the potential environmental and cultural impacts of a proposed mining project in the Black Hills region of Wyoming. The project aims to extract rare earth materials, which are in high demand for clean energy technologies. However, concerns have been raised about the potential harm to the unique ecosystem of the region and the cultural significance of the area to indigenous communities. The project has faced controversy in the past and is currently undergoing a pilot project to test its feasibility. The article highlights the need for proper consideration of the environmental and cultural impacts before moving forward with the project.
- Subjects
BLACK Hills (S.D. &; Wyo.); WYOMING; RARE earth oxides; RAW materials; CHERNOZEM soils; RARE earth metals; BUSINESS planning; INDIGENOUS rights
- Publication
Indigenous Policy Journal, 2024, Vol 34, Issue 2, p291
- ISSN
2158-4168
- Publication type
Article