For
Minerals are needed for modern technology and energy.
Against
Mining destroys untouched habitats and sacred lands.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Many believe that open-pit mining of Greenland’s rare earth metals is necessary to build and run electric cars, windmills, and solar panels.”
“Every humanoid robot, every military drone, every offshore wind turbine requires permanent magnets. There is no substitute at scale.”
“This, though, will be at the expense of damaging Greenland’s pristine environment.”
“Both methods produce mountains of toxic waste, with high risk of environmental and health hazards.”