Two years of gold mining devastates Peruvian peatlands, outpacing damage of the last 30 years
New research published in the journal Environmental Research Letters reveals that artisan gold mining in the southern ...
Gold Mining Unleashes a Carbon Time Bomb in the Amazon
Gold mining in Peru’s Amazon is now destroying carbon-storing peatlands at an alarming rate. In just two years, over half of ...
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Once planted, the idea of seed sharing just keeps growing in the valley
At the Twisp Valley Grange, five large round tables displayed a plethora of seeds, some commercial, others saved. At least 40 ...
Georgia House panel hears pros and cons of Okefenokee mining ban
Supporters of ban on mining in the Okefenokee say the largest blackwater wetland in North America needs protection, opponents say area needs jobs.
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Global outcry as petitioners demand no mining expansion in orangutan habitat
Protesters have demanded Jardines adopt a “no deforestation, no peat, no exploitation” (NDPE) policy for its mining operations and provide clarity on conflicting deforestation figures and the ...
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Natural Resources in Global Context – Role of Indonesia in the Global Coal Mining Market
Meanwhile, Indonesia is a key player in the global coal market as this country ranks among the top suppliers and top exporters of this ‘dirty fuel’. In fact, Indonesia also consumes considerable ...