Multiple Choice
How is biotechnology helping to reduce the environmental impacts of mining?
A) through efficient treatment of mine wastes and contaminated water
B) plant uptake of precious metals permits mining of plants rather than rock
C) through the use of plants that revegetate mine waste piles
D) through better environmental regulations relating to mine waste
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