Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies

Julie Klinger

Pit mining in Australia.

Minerals, Modern Life, and the Future of Society

To safeguard our democracy, we need to dig deep — and reach for the stars.

December 15, 2025

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Deep Dive: Tackling the big issues
Reflection: Guest essays and op-eds
In Your Environment: Practical how-to advice
Alumni in Focus: Profiles of Nelson graduates
Field Notes: Nelson students in action
Unearthed: Interesting environmental facts
Abstracts: The latest research highlights

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