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Mining of anything uses energy, either in the form of electricity or by using petroleum driven machinery. This releases carbon dioxide into the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

In addition, if the mining is for coal or oil or any of the other fossil fuels, then when that fuel is burnt it releases the carbon dioxide that had been safely stored underground for millions of years. It is this EXTRA carbon dioxide that is contributing to global warming.

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