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The Human Cost of Mining in DR Congo

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The Human Cost of Mining in DR Congo

"Global electronics and metals giants now face uncomfortable questions: Are they inadvertently fueling the conflict in eastern Congo? Are they buttressing a market by sourcing supplies from militarized zones (a practice that is not illegal but ethically questionable)?" -- BBC NEWS
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Gold mining threatens world's most infamous reptile, the Komodo dragon

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Gold mining threatens world's most infamous reptile, the Komodo dragon

A row has taken off in Indonesia over whether or not to allow gold mining near Komodo National Park, home to the infamous, venomous, and largest of all lizards, the Komodo dragon.

Mining and biodiversity offsets in Madagascar: Conservation or Conservation Opportunities?

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Mining and biodiversity offsets in Madagascar: Conservation or Conservation Opportunities?

Rio Tinto's ilmenite mine in southeastern Madagascar is among the largest on the planet.

Is Jewelry a Green and Healthy Living Issue?

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Is Jewelry a Green and Healthy Living Issue?

There has always been some social activism surrounding the mining and production of jewelry, but a recent trip to my local mall got me thinking - is there room for a green and healthy living element when it comes to jewelry as well?

The Coalfields of Appalachia Are in a State of Emergency and Your Help Is Needed Now

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The Coalfields of Appalachia Are in a State of Emergency and Your Help Is Needed Now

Here are a few ways to support coalfield residents and heroes, affect climate destabilization, and move our nation toward clean energy jobs.

Sesame Street - Ronnie Trash "It's Yours and Mine"

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Sesame Street - Ronnie Trash "It's Yours and Mine"

A great environmental song with a parody of two of Johnny Cash's hits "I Walk The Line" and "Ring of Fire."

Largely unexplored rainforest slated to be leveled for gold mining in Colombia

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Largely unexplored rainforest slated to be leveled for gold mining in Colombia

Serrania de San Luca is a rainforest-covered massif rising to 2,300 meters (7,500 feet) in northern Colombia.

Shine On You Crazy Diamond

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Shine On You Crazy Diamond

I’ve wondered lately about how green or eco-friendly ethically-mined diamonds are compared to diamonds created in a laboratory, or so-called “cultured diamonds.”

Reckoning at Coal River: Media and Nation Must Bear Witness to Coalfield Tragedy This Week

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Reckoning at Coal River: Media and Nation Must Bear Witness to Coalfield Tragedy This Week

The human rights and constitutional violations of Americans by ruthless outside coal companies will be on full display to the media and the nation.

Biologists warn of rainforest mining threat from Alcoa, Newmont in Suriname

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Biologists warn of rainforest mining threat from Alcoa, Newmont in Suriname

A prominent group of biologists are calling for Alcoa, Newmont Mining Corp, and other minerals conglomerates to forgo gold and bauxite mining operations in a biologically-rich zone in the South American country of Suriname.

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