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Natural Resources & Extraction
Extraction and production of natural resources including mining, metals, and raw material industries.
4 events touching this theme
- Single source2 days agoExtractive Industry Health Impacts
Kenyan flower farm workers suffer mysterious illnesses tied to pesticide exposure
Agricultural laborers in a Kenyan horticultural region report severe health problems, with some attributing their conditions to pesticide use in the flower industry.
The Guardian
- Single source14 days agoBrazil Indigenous & Land Rights
Quilombola communities block Brazil's biofuel expansion in Amazon
Brazilian communities use legal action and blockades to resist biofuel expansion into Amazon territory.
The Guardian
- Single source20 days agoExtractive Industry Health Impacts
Nickel mining for EV batteries tied to rainforest destruction on indigenous territory
VW, Ford, and Tesla battery supply chains linked to deforestation on indigenous lands, raising environmental and reputational risk.
The Guardian
- Single source21 days agoExtractive Industry Health Impacts
Argentina's shale boom in Vaca Muerta tied to health problems for nearby residents
Argentina's fracking boom linked to health problems, raising environmental and liability costs for oil and gas operators.
The Guardian