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Graphic Vital Waste Graph... Mining and quarrying waste quantities in Europe

Mining and quarrying waste quantities in Europe

At 29% of total wastes generated and with over 400 million tonnes of materials, mining and quarrying account for the largest stream of waste generated by countries that are members of the European Environment Agency.

Year: 2009

From collection: Vital Waste Graphics 2

Cartographer: Diana Rizzolio

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