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turbinetree

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Mon Feb 21, 2022, 01:14 AM Feb 2022

'We are afraid': Erin Brockovich pollutant linked to global electric car boom

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Sat 19 Feb 2022 02.00 EST

AGuardian investigation into nickel mining and the electric vehicle industry has found evidence that a source of drinking water close to one of Indonesia’s largest nickel mines is contaminated with unsafe levels of hexavalent chromium (Cr6), the cancer-causing chemical more widely known for its role in the Erin Brockovich story and film.

The investigation also found evidence suggesting elevated levels of lung infections among people living close to the mine.

Recent years have seen a race between mining companies to gain control of the world’s largest nickel reserves in Indonesia.

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/feb/19/we-are-afraid-erin-brockovich-pollutant-linked-to-global-electric-car-boom

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'We are afraid': Erin Brockovich pollutant linked to global electric car boom (Original Post) turbinetree Feb 2022 OP
hexavalent chromium - as an fyi...you cannot use hexavalent chromium in any manufacturing process. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2022 #1

OAITW r.2.0

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1. hexavalent chromium - as an fyi...you cannot use hexavalent chromium in any manufacturing process.
Mon Feb 21, 2022, 01:19 AM
Feb 2022

Until 8-9 years ago, it was a primary finish on metal parts to inhibit corrosion. EU banned it and you can't get this flash anymore. Thanks EU!

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