New mines should be the last resort, not the first, for getting the new minerals that we need.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “New mines should be the last resort, not the first, for getting the new minerals that we need.”
On the recordMay 21, 2024
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Ocasio-Cortez advocates for prioritizing recycling over new mining for minerals.
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