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Using Trees to Remediate and Stabilize Mining Waste

Using Trees to Remediate and Stabilize Mining Waste

Oct 19, 2023 |

For decades, the Keweenaw Peninsula in the U.P. was home to more than 100 copper mines. One of the byproducts of that is stamp sands, the practice of crushing rock and extracting heavy metals. Remnants of it are still found throughout the peninsula....

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Ten golden rules of large-scale tree planting

Ten golden rules of large-scale tree planting

Jan 26, 2021 |

Scientists have proposed 10 golden rules for tree-planting, which they say must be a top priority for all nations this decade. Forests are essential to life on Earth. They provide a home to three-quarters of the world’s plants and animals, soak up carbon dioxide, and provide food, fuels and medicines.

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