In November 2002, fifteen children died from an outbreak of influenza in indigenous communities of Peruís remote Kugapakori Nahua Reserve. Similar epidemics in the region have followed construction of the Camisea Pipeline, a major liquid natural gas pipeline that crosses the territory of many indigenous peoples. These deaths are disturbing, especially because these communities had […]
by Alicia Stender and Kielly Dunn On February 2, 1997, Christopher Martin Colorant died at home in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India. He was 33 years old. According to his mother, during the 11 years he worked at the Hindustan Lever Limited Thermometer Factory (a subsidiary of Unilever), he suffered from a variety of health ailments, […]
by Sarah Drinkwater, with contributions from Aviva Imhof, International Rivers Network The people of the Mun River, in northeastern Thailand, once lived simple, self-sustaining lives growing rice in small terraced fields, planting vegetable gardens along the riverbanks and fishing in the river. This region is hotter and drier than much of Thailand, so only one […]
Using careful research and a non-confrontational approach, the Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG) has had great success helping the city of Chennai develop safer waste disposal practices, especially for biomedical wastes. Like most cities around the world, Chennai, the capital of India’s Tamil Nadu state, is struggling to safely dispose of its trash. […]
Rosia Montana, Romania – Romania’s Prime Minister Adrian Nastase has reconfirmed his position against Gabriel Resources controversial gold mining development. During an official visit in Alba Iulia, the regional capital close to Rosia Montana, Romania’s Prime Minister declared amongst others: ” . . . the point of view expressed has always been very clear, namely […]
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