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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- World demand for minerals used in clean energy is rising.
- Mining needs a lot of water every day.
- This water use can harm local farms and animals.
- People in poor regions can get sick from pollution.
- Rich countries often gain most profits from mining.
- Many mines are in poor countries far from cities.
- Experts say this situation repeats old fossil fuel mistakes.
- Communities lose crops, clean wells and daily water.
- The report asks for reforms to protect water and health.
- People want better rules, recycling and fair trade.
Difficult words
- mineral — A natural solid used for industry or energyminerals
- mining — The work of taking minerals from the ground
- pollution — Harmful material that makes land or water dirty
- reform — Changes in rules or laws to improve thingsreforms
- recycling — Turning used materials into new products again
- community — A group of people living in the same placeCommunities
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Discussion questions
- Is water important where you live?
- Do you use products made from recycled materials?
- Have you seen a mine near your home?
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