Mining
Strip-mining the Ocean Floor: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Miyoko Sakashita
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Posted 05.14.2015
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Green
Let's not repeat the mistakes of our past with a resource as
important as our oceans. Before we allow a deep sea gold rush to destroy
those underwater landscapes and life forms, let's take the time to
understand exactly what we're getting ourselves into.SEC's waiting game must end for oil, mining transparency
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With payments out in the open, citizens can hold their governments
accountable for how they spend payments, and companies can be held
accountable for paying what is due. Armed with that information,
activists can push for more of that money to be spent back in their
communities.Responsible Gold Also Means Supporting Livelihoods of Artisanal Miners
The push for "conflict-free" minerals has created new challenges
for mines in eastern Congo, like Mukungwe, to access formal gold
markets, mainly because of unreasonably high expectations from the
market that go beyond international standards.Speaking Truth to Power
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It took years for this epidemic of rape to come to light. This is
quite common: many victims are too scared to speak, enduring the lasting
emotional and physical trauma alone.The Pebble Partnership and the Demeaning of Independence
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Pebble and its Beltway-based CEO announced this week the hiring of
two Washington, D.C. consulting firms to "conduct an independent
review" of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ("EPA") work on
the proposed mine.Feingold's Departing Remarks to Foggy Bottom Require an Addendum
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I was hopeful that Feingold would speak to the root causes of
armed rebellions in the region. It was puzzling that the speech offered
no mention of why armed groups are there in the first place. Does this
reflect a fundamental misunderstanding, or worse, omission by State that
illegal mining contributes to extreme poverty and deprivation?A Gold Digger's Guide to the Universe
We all love gold, but the best and fastest way to get more of it
is by doing what we have been doing for thousands of years. Learn
geology, get lucky, and hope for a gold vein!Amidst Scandal and Crisis, a Way Forward For Resource Governance in Latin America
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Countries like Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru are among the
resource-rich economies in Latin America that have made inroads their
extractive sectors, particularly regarding transparency in revenues.
Others are embroiled in major economic crises, like Venezuela.This Valentine's Day: Get Engaged With Congo, Break Up With Conflict Gold
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With Valentine's Day approaching, you might be thinking about what
gift of jewelry you can give that special someone that perfectly
expresses your love. Consider, too, how that gift can support peace --
what it represents from mine to maker -- and make Congo's future a part
of that decision.Feds Crack Down on Alaska Mining Co. in Clean Water Act Indictment
In a first for extraction-friendly Alaska, the Department of
Justice last week announced an indictment against mining company XS
Platinum, Inc. (XSP), and five of its officers and employees.'Green News Report' - November 25, 2014
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IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: NY Gov. Cuomo blames meteorologists for his failure to prep for deadly ...'Green News Report' - November 20, 2014
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IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Record-breaking extreme winter storm breaks Buffalo, NY; It's official...In Sydney: Recommitting To Wildlife And Parks
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A landmark paper published this week in Nature by James
Watson and colleagues shows that there is now significant evidence that
many governments are backsliding on their commitments to establish and
support parks and other protected areas.Neil Young: Who's Gonna Stand Up? (And Save the Earth)
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Climate change and the effect on our environment and our species
isn't an abstract concept; it's about the lives of people, real people
-- your family, your friends, your neighbors -- and of the collective
consequences of our individual actions upon our tiny blue planet.Mining in Armenia: New Campaign Focuses on Stemming Ecological Damage
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This is the year that global warming and its man-made causes have
raced to the top of headlines worldwide, including recently at the
United Nations.Reality TV Cameras Set Remote McCarthy, Alaska on 'Edge'
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A new Discovery Channel reality show set in McCarthy is drawing
fire for heavy-handed treatment of the reviving old mining town's dark
past and alleged outlaw reputation.Orange Sludge Spills From Abandoned Arizona Mines
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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A popular tourist attraction in southern
Arizona is at risk of being contaminated with orange and brown sludge
that spilled fro...Mining in Ecuador's Intag Valley: An Untold Story of Climate Change
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Amid all the fanfare around the pledges to fight climate change
and global warming, another environmental issue has failed to reach the
masses, one that has had devastating and irrevocable ramifications for
rural communities worldwide.Data Mining: The Consumer Becoming the Consumed
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Does it feel like someone is always watching you? Have you noticed
the same ads showing up no matter where you go online? And they all try
to sell you stuff that has very little to do with your actual
interests?The Numbers Continue to Crunch the Pebble Mine
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Facts -- for example, numbers -- have never been a friend to the
Pebble Mine. Last month added some new numbers to this list, and once
again none of them was good news for the Pebble Limited Partnership (or
its sole partner, Northern Dynasty Minerals).'Green News Report' - September 18, 2014
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IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Leo DiCaprio takes on his most important role yet; Louisiana's Gov. Bob...Recent Mining Disasters Underscore Significant Challenges Posed by Huge Open Pit Mining Projects
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The Mount Polley mining disaster on Aug. 4 in Canada's Cariboo
Regional District is being called possibly the worst environmental
disaster in British Columbia history.Fight Continues Over Grand Canyon Mining Ban
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Mining industry groups say a ban on the
filing of new hard rock mining claims near the Grand Canyon is
irresponsible public ...Filmmakers Sign Historic Agreement With Huichol Authorities in Mexico City
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As part of the opening of the Festival of Indigenous Cultures of
Mexico City, "Huicholes: The Last Peyote Guardians" was screened last
week in the Zócalo, in the historic heart of the city, with 3,000 people
attending.
Alaskans Sound Off To EPA On Proposed Pebble Mine Restrictions
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DILLINGHAM, Alaska -- Most Dillingham residents say they don't
have a problem with mines. They just have a problem with a massive mine
in their backya...
