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Copper is essential to modern technology. But Smith Valley residents worry about a mine’s effect on their water

Copper is an essential ore for so many aspects of modern eco-friendly life, from solar panels to electric car batteries. But, it's environmentally challenging to mine, causing water table loss and degradation as drills reach thousands of feet below ground. This is precisely the concern of one Nevada community, which is grappling with the downstream consequences of a proposed copper mine.

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