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Globally, 380 billion m³ of wastewater is discharged annually¹. Approximately 80% is released into the environment without adequate treatment significantly affecting aquatic ecosystems¹. Mining poses perilous effects on water systems through erosi...

Mining operations are a significant source of air, soil & water pollution^1;p12,8,9, having severe effects on people's health^1;p12 including eye damage, heart disease, premature births², cancer, & others³. ≈9 million (Mn) global deaths are linked...

About 10% of the total amount of electricity produced in globally came from nuclear energy¹. The nuclear energy sector in Canada provides about 13.6 gigawatts (GW) of power; this is equivalent to 15% of the total amount of electricity produced in ...

Mining is responsible for a huge amount of landscape alteration as it removes topsoil, which hinders vegetation growth for centuries¹. Even if the damaged land is rehabilitated, the region could take about 70 years for climax species restoration²....

To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations¹. Corporate taxes accounted for...

Every year, around 4 trillion m³ of freshwater is consumed worldwide¹. Only 3% of the total available water on Earth is freshwater, and only 0.5% is available for human consumption². Industries use around 20% of the total water consumption^3;p7. Pr...

In 2022 3.32 billion people were employed globally¹. Job creation assists society in many ways, such as eliminating poverty and bringing economic stability that eventually leads to new taxpayers². It also gives opportunities for personal growth an...

Discrimination makes it harder for minorities to meet basic financial requirements¹. Increasing minority representation improves their economic conditions, physical and psychological health conditions, and socioeconomic status¹. Employee diversity...

Annually, the world generates 2 Bn tonnes (t) of solid municipal waste¹. About 40% of the waste generated globally is managed improperly, dumped, or openly burned, while only ~14% is recycled². Landfilled waste releases greenhouse gases such as CO...

According to ILO, roughly 340 million (Mn) occupational accidents & 160 Mn victims of work-related illnesses are reported each year globally¹. As of 2021, around 50 million (Mn) people are subjected to modern slavery². The mining industry has kill...