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Growth and the Environment - Externalities of Nickel Mining in Indonesia

Graham Watson

8th July 2023

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This BBC clip looks at the adverse effects of nickel mining in Indonesia. Given the increased global demand for nickel, this implies that the associated negative externalities are going to be increase too. It is also a reminder of how much we now depend on our material world especially in the transition to a low carbon economy.

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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to tutor2u, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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