Jewelry workers face new challenges For over 2,500 years, the people of Khambhet, India have been masters of shaping and polishing agate and gems into beautiful pieces of jewelry and art. For centuries this work was done on a small scale: inside a person’s home or in small community collectives, using simple tools and methods. […]
After years of work by environmental groups, the Bahamian government has finally established a Marine Protected Area off of North Bimini Island. This designation will mean strict new environmental standards, which will help protect delicate ecosystems.
In spite of regulations banning gas flaring for more than a quarter of a century, the Nigerian government has yet to implement such policies effectively. January 1st marked the passing of yet another deadline.
National Geographic’s January issue highlights “The Real Price of Gold”, bringing focus to the disastrous impacts of gold mining on communities around the world. The article focuses Peru, Indonesia, and Ghana and provides a compelling look into the high costs of gold for both people and the environment.
On December 11 at 9 pm ET on CNN Anderson Cooper’s “Planet in Peril” series will feature La Oroya in Peru.
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