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Say No to In-Situ Leaching: Protecting Namibia’s Water and Land
Published 1 year ago
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As debate intensifies over in-situ leaching, a mining method that dissolves minerals underground and pumps them to the surface, concerns are mounting about its impact on Namibia’s groundwater and ecosystems. The Namibian’s Ellen Albertz speaks to former Agriculture, Water and Forestry Minister Calle Schlettwein about the environmental risks and the urgent call to safeguard the country’s natural resources.