Every electric car battery and solar panel we use needs nickel. But getting this metal from the ground comes at a price we’re just starting to understand.  New research from the University of Queensland shows nickel mines take up much more land than we thought – anywhere from 4 to 500 times more. When mining companies clear land for these mines, especially in rainforests, they release stored carbon into the air, adding to climate change. “Nickel is crucial for green technology, but we can’t ignore what happens when we mine it,” says Dr. Evelyn Mervine, who led the study of … Continue reading Nickel Mining’s Hidden Cost: Up to 500-Fold Increase in Land Use Threatens Rainforests