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Norway weighs clean environment vs. clean energy

Gunnar Köhne in Norway
June 11, 2025

A massive phosphate deposit recently discovered in Norway could reduce Europe's reliance on China. This mineral is essential for making solar panels and electric batteries. However, plans for its extraction have sparked controversy.

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