Tag: Healthy Communities and Ecosystems

Greengrants Supporter Roy Young on Submarine Tailings Disposal Practices

Longtime Greengrants donor and friend, Roy Young, owner of Nature’s Own stores across Colorado, has co-authored an article on the impacts of the horrendous practice of submarine tailings disposal in the March/April 2009 edition of World Watch Magazine.

India: Promoting Labor Rights for Gem Workers

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. […]

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.

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