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- The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health warned that critical-mineral mining creates water-scarce sacrifice zones, forcing nearby communities to abandon homes.
- A UN researcher reported that 64% lack basic water, 72% have skin diseases and 56% of women and girls suffer gynecological problems.
- The report calls for mandatory international due-diligence standards, tighter waste controls and independent monitoring of water use.
