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Navajo Organizers and Miners Are Fighting for Compensation for Uranium Exposure
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act has failed to justly compensate Navajo communities affected by nuclear testing.
Biden Tried to Absolve Himself for Afghanistan Aftermath — But He Voted for War
From Bush to Biden, many powerful forces have been complicit. Now the war for profit continues in a different form.
Striking Alabama Miners Push Back on Contract Settlement
The contract offers certain concessions, but does not address the central demands workers say they require.
Navajo Nation’s Shortage of Clean Water Is Impeding Efforts to Control COVID
A disastrous legacy of exploitative drilling and mining has destroyed the Navajo Nation’s precious water resources.
Environmentalist in Klobuchar’s Home State Says She’s “Owned by Big Agriculture”
Amy Klobuchar has also shown a staunch unwillingness to challenge mining or pipeline interests.
Global Mining Corporations Have a Friend in the New Guatemalan Government
President Giammattei has already declared martial law in two municipalities opposed to resource extraction.
How a Rising Anti-Mining Movement Is Challenging Portugal’s “White Gold” Rush
Portuguese are organizing to stop a boom in lithium mining, as the government rushes to become Europe's top supplier.
Indigenous Leader Davi Kopenawa: Bolsonaro Is Killing My People and the Amazon
Kopenawa, a shaman of the Yanomami people, has dedicated his life to protecting his culture and the Amazon rainforest.
Push to Mine Minerals for “National Security” Is Creating New Market for Coal
The Trump administration has been seeking to expand mining on public lands and further loosen environmental rules.
Australian Prime Minister Pledges to Outlaw Climate Boycotts
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is trying to criminalize campaigns that target the nation's mining industry.