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? Rare earth element boom poisoning Myanmar - Subscriber Extra
? Rare earth element boom poisoning Myanmar - Subscriber Extra
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Jun 11, 2024
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Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.Rare earth element boom poisoning MyanmarGrowing demand for electric vehicles and wind turbines might look good for emissions, but there’s an environmental cost too. Regions, habitats and livelihoods in Myanmar are facing significant damage because the surge in demand for permanent magnets is driving up mining for rare earth elements according to a report from Global Witness. CEO Mike Davies tells us more. SOEPSUDS and your comments and questsions We catch up with our SOEPSUDS numbers and update the database. We’re also checking out your comments and thoughts – do keep us posted on our socials and WhatsApp: Facebook Twitter/X Instagram Threads YouTube LinkedIn TikTok WhatsApp: +44 7846 329 484 The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell and the studio expert is Peter Guest. More on this week's stories: Rare earth boom poisoning MyanmarEditor: Ania LichtarowiczProduction Manager: Liz Tuohy Recording and audio editing : Lansons | Team Farner For new episodes, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or via this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2265960/supporters/newFollow us on all the socials: Join our Facebook group Instagram Twitter/X If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it on Apple PodcastsContact us by email: hello@somewhereonearth.coSend us a voice note: via WhatsApp: +44 7486 329 484Find a Story + Make it News = Change the World
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Jun 11, 2024
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