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Norway under fire for mine waste dumping in pristine fjord
Original: This is one of Norway’s most pristine fjords. So why is it being used as a dumping site for mine waste?
One of Norway's most pristine fjords is being used as a dumping site for mine waste, according to a Guardian report. The practice, permitted under Norwegian regulations that allow tailings to be deposited in fjord waters, is drawing criticism from environmentalists who say it threatens fragile marine ecosystems. The story has reignited debate over Norway's environmental image versus its mining industry interests.
Why now: A new Guardian investigation has drawn attention to the controversial practice of dumping mining tailings in Norwegian fjords.
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- This is one of Norway’s most pristine fjords. So why is it being used as a dumping site for mine waste? · The Guardian
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