Societal activities carry environmental costs, which can be mitigated to restore ecosystem function and services. A meta-analysis demonstrates strong negative effects of coal mining on stream biota and limited recovery after restoration.
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Osenberg, C.W. No clean coal for stream animals. Nat Sustain 1, 160–161 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-018-0049-5
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