New research has found that 4,642 species of vertebrates are threatened by mineral extraction around the world through mining and quarrying, and drilling for oil and gas. New research has found that 4,642 species of vertebrates are threatened by mineral extraction around the world through mining and quarrying, and drilling for oil and gas. Plants & Animals Ecology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Increased demand for metals and minerals needed for clean energy transition puts 4,000+ species at risk, finds study
