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A Fish Rots From the Head Down: State Corruption Wreaks Environmental Havoc in Malaysia
Following a corruption scandal involving the prime minister, Malaysia faces economic and environmental turmoil.
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For the Love of Water: The Ban on Mining in El Salvador
For several years, metal mining has been banned in El Salvador, and citizen groups are now working to enact a permanent nationwide ban.
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The Open Pit and the Great Green Macaw in Costa Rica
The story of how Costa Ricans implemented a nationwide ban against new open pit mining has turned out to be a very different story.
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Recovering the Lost Lessons of West Virginia’s Historic Labor Struggles
When looking back at the mine battles of the early 1900s, West Virginia officials are as guilty of misrepresenting the state's rich history as any outsider.
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Massive Mine Could Destroy One of the Last Best Places for Bull Trout and Grizzly Bears
Montana is sometimes called the last best place, but a new silver and copper mine threatens its native grizzly bears and bull trout.
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Apache Stronghold Caravan Calls to Protect Sacred Sites
Members of the San Carlos Apache Tribe are fighting to preserve sacred sites in Arizona.
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Sticks, Stones and Names That Can Hurt: Cracking Down on Dissent in Peru
Back home, not everyone is so impressed by Peru's developmental path as expressed by EU leaders.
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Peru’s Tia Maria Mining Conflict: Another Mega Imposition
To date, the conflict has claimed eight lives: four in 2011 and four more since April of this year.
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Venezuelan Tribes Protest Against Violent Mining Gangs
Venezuelan Indians blocked the landing strip of Canaima National Park in protest at illegal miners destroying their lives and lands.
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Transnational Perceptions and Corporate Greed: Behind the Tía María Mine Protests
The citizens of Peru are taking a stand against the development of an open pit copper mine.