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South African cheetahs arrive safely in India, now conservationists wait to see whether the big cats can thrive
The Green Guardian
/ 21 February 2023

South African cheetahs arrive safely in India, now conservationists wait to see whether the big cats can thrive

Scientists on both sides weigh in as concerns are raised over animals’ welfare and viability of ambitious project to repopulate Asian savannah

But questions remain over viability of contentious project

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/ 27 April 2008

Urban miners look for precious metals in cellphones

Thinking of throwing out your old cellphone? Think again. Maybe you should mine it first for gold, silver, copper and a host of other metals embedded in the electronics — many of which are enjoying near-record prices. It’s called ”urban mining”, scavenging through the scrap metal in old electronic products in search of such gems as iridium and gold.

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