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For centuries we have used glass to store food, beverages, chemicals and cosmetics. But is it time to find a more sustainable alternative?
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Manitoba proposed silica sand mine
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Manitoba silica sand mine sparks fear and debate on green energy

A Calgary company wants to mine silica sand from southeastern Manitoba to spark a green energy boom, but residents worry for their water and their way of life.

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From farmland to frac sand

In the Midwest, fertile soil is being excavated in pursuit of fossil fuels, while communities suffer.
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