Tag: Healthy Communities and Ecosystems

Success in Protecting Bahamian Coast!

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.

Nigerian Government Misses Ban on Gas Flaring Deadline

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 Highlights Gold Mining Impacts

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.

Anderson Cooper’s Documentary, “Planet in Peril: Battlelines”

On December 11 at 9 pm ET on CNN Anderson Cooper’s “Planet in Peril” series will feature La Oroya in Peru.

Malawi Becomes New Source of Uranium

Uranium will start flowing out of Malawi for the first time in just a few short weeks, from a mine within the catchment area of a river that flows directly into Lake Malawi. As John Borshoff, managing director of the company in charge of the project, Paladin Resources of Australia, explained, “There has been an […]

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