A government commission that monitors and enforces human rights in India has opened a probe into allegations reported by the Center for Public Integrity that … Excessive radiation exposuresRead more
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Concerns raised over tantalum mining
The source of tantalum, a metal used in the electronics industry and for specialized mechanical parts, has shifted dramatically over the past 15 years, according … Concerns raised over tantalum miningRead more
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5 Die in Protest Against Gold Mine Owned by U.S. Firm, Newmont
Peru, where the government has declared a state of emergency in the mountain region of Cajamarca. Thousands gathered in recent days to protest the expansion … 5 Die in Protest Against Gold Mine Owned by U.S. Firm, NewmontRead more
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Scientists Discover Fracking Chemicals In Pennsylvania Drinking Water
Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Monday, the research showed three homes in Bradford County with water wells containing multiple … Scientists Discover Fracking Chemicals In Pennsylvania Drinking WaterRead more
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Peru Imposes Martial Law to Quell Protests Against Copper Mine
In Peru, the government has imposed martial law, suspending civil liberties as it seeks to quell protests over a copper mine project in the southern … Peru Imposes Martial Law to Quell Protests Against Copper MineRead more
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Berkeley becomes the first U.S. city to pass a soda tax Berkeley became the first city in the U.S. to pass a tax on sugary … NewsRead more
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Anti-Mining Protests in Nicaragua
While the Nicaraguan government opens its doors to foreign investment through the 1st International Mining Congress, more than 1,000 people from communities affected by mining … Anti-Mining Protests in NicaraguaRead more
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Ecuador’s tribes declare ‘national mobilization’ against oil and mining
Ecuador’s umbrella organization representing the country’s Tribal Nations, CONAIE, has declared a National Mobilization to oppose a wave of oil and mining projects that threaten … Ecuador’s tribes declare ‘national mobilization’ against oil and miningRead more
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Protests prevent British mining company GCM
Massive protests against British mining company GCM Resources prevented the company’s CEO visiting the site of its proposed open-pit coal mine in Bangladesh last week. … Protests prevent British mining company GCMRead more
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Haiti is open for business
Haiti, the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, may be sitting on a gold mine. After years of rumors that mining companies were exploring in … Haiti is open for businessRead more