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December 24, 2022
Kashmir: What's behind the decline of fish species?
topic: Conservation
by: Nusrat Sidiq
Human activities in the region is decimating riverine ecosystems. Fish are not the only species paying the price.
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Inhabitants of Betare Oya hurry to the Kambele Mines. Photo taken on July 30 2022 by Manigha Regobert Yuh
November 09, 2022
The human cost of artisanal gold mining
topic: Human Rights
by: Regobert Manigha
Abandoned gold mines constitute a crucial lifeline for Cameroonian villagers, as well as a mortal threat.
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October 31, 2022
The true cost of Argentina's lithium rush
topic: Conservation
by: Cecilia Fernández Castañón
Rising demand for lithium for EV batteries sparked a mining frenzy in Argentina. Indigenous people now warn of the consequences.
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July 11, 2022
Saving one of the world's rarest softshell turtles
topic: Conservation
by: Bindu Gopal Rao
A giant, disnosaur-era softshell turtle is on the brink of extinction. Meet the ecologist dedicating her career to saving this mysterious species.
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June 20, 2022
The hidden cost of Zimbabwe's mining sector
topic: Political violence
by: Cyril Zenda
The Zimbabwean gov't is committed to expanding its rich mining industry. So committed that it allows unlawful evictions of citizens.
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June 10, 2022
An artist on a mission: saving one of Asia's most sacred rivers
topic: Arts
by: Samia Qaiyum
The shrinking of the Indus River - a cultural mecca, a crucial source of water and a rare wildlife hub - is the subject of a new art series.
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February 17, 2022
Serbian activists rally against mining corporations
topic: Sustainable Development
by: Katarina Panić
While corporations seek the Balkans' rich natural resources, activists push back to enforce environmental regulations.
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February 08, 2022
On the precipice of genocide
topic: Indigenous people
by: Ellen Nemitz
The Brazilian public is rising against a government campaign that could further destroy the Amazon and risk genocide of uncontacted indigenous peoples.
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October 16, 2021
"We are the last line of defense": Serbian activists rise against mining corporation
topic: Conservation
by: Katarina Panić
Residents of the Jadar river valley in Serbia may lose their homes and income due to a lithium mining project. Environmental activists are their last hope.
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July 17, 2021
Child Labour in Mica Mines: the Beauty Industry’s dark secret
topic: Child rights
by: Katarzyna Rybarczyk
Children labouring under harrowing conditions in India's mica mines constitute the human cost of adding glitter to our beauty products.
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May 28, 2021
“Pay Us Before We Die”: Ailing Ex-South African Miners Plead
topic: Human Rights
by: Cyril Zenda
Delays in disbursing the $400 million compensation awarded to African miners who had contracted diseases are causing intended beneficiaries sleepless nights
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November 13, 2020
EU: reduce your forest destruction footprint now!
topic: Deforestation
type: Petition
by: Yair Oded
Sign the petition calling on EU lawmakers to pass laws reducing the EU's forest destruction footprint.
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October 11, 2020
Afghan labourers hostage to bitter squandering
topic: Peace and Reconciliation
by: Shadi Khan Saif
The institutionalised representation of millions of Afghan workers in public and private sectors remains hostage between the government and pressure groups.
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zela
March 15, 2020
Fight for environmental justice in Zimbabwe!
topic: Sustainable Development
type: Donation, NGO
by: Yair Oded
ZELA is a non-profit law firm fighting for environmental justice in Zimbabwe, working with both communities and gov't bodies. Support their efforts today!
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September 09, 2019
Change.org petition pressures Canadian mining company to halt deforestation in Turkey
topic: Deforestation
by: Yair Oded
Canadian mining company threatens to destroy one of Turkey's most precious forests. A Change.org petition urges it to reverse its course.
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August 09, 2019
Survival International protects the indigenous people of the world
topic: Indigenous people
type: Donation, NGO, Volunteering
by: Yair Oded
Survival International supports indigenous tribes around the world in the fight for their rights to land, life, and livelihood.
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