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EU Export Policies: Double Standards on Toxic...

Introduction The European Union's export policies in 2025 reveal a...

Effects of Continental Glacier Melt on Arctic Coastal Carbon...

Introduction The Arctic is undergoing rapid transformation due to climate...

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This category explores both renewable and non-renewable natural resources—forests, minerals, soils, fossil fuels—and the impacts of extraction activities. It covers sustainable management, land use, mining, rare earths, soil erosion, and the geopolitics of resource control. Understand how resource exploitation drives economic development, global trade, and environmental risks.

Is the Saneamiento Project in Sepur, Sayaxché Delivering Real Environmental Justice or Masking Deeper Exploitation in Guatemala’s Petén Region?

The Saneamiento Project, formally known as "Derecho Humano al Agua y al Saneamiento Sostenible en Igualdad en la Comunidad Sepur del Municipio de Sayaxché, Petén, Guatemala," targets water access in a region plagued by environmental degradation . Funded by international donors like Treball Solidari and implemented by local groups such as Loq' Laj Ch'och', it involves well drilling and...

Australia’s Energy Mix Transition in 2024-2025: Renewable Energy Growth and Fossil Fuel Decline

Australia's energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation, marked by a decline in fossil fuel reliance and a boom in renewables. According to Low-Carbon Power Data , fossil fuels accounted for about 59% of electricity consumption in 2024-2025, with coal at 45% and natural gas at 13%. Renewables contributed 41%, led by solar (over 21%), wind (14%), and hydro...

The Ravaged Lands of Donbas: Environmental Devastation from the Ukraine War

KEY FIGURES: Carbon Footprint: The war has resulted in significant greenhouse gas emissions, with estimates suggesting around 175 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent in the first two years alone...

Navigating Africa’s Energy Transition: From Coal Dependency to Renewables in Low-Income Countries – 2025 Insights, Challenges, and Solutions

Introduction Africa's energy transition from coal to renewables represents a complex balancing act between economic development, environmental sustainability, and social equity. In low-income countries, coal has long provided reliable, affordable...

The Grand Inga Dam: Untapped Power and Ongoing Challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Introduction The Inga Dam project, located 140 miles southwest of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), harnesses the world's second-largest river at Inga Falls, where the Congo drops...

Green Mining for Critical Minerals: Unveiling Environmental and Social Impacts in the Energy Transition

The energy transition hinges on critical minerals, but their extraction under the banner of "green mining" raises urgent questions about true sustainability. According to the UNEP-WCMC, global production of...

Ambatovy’s Legacy: Navigating Environmental and Social Impacts in Madagascar’s Nickel Mining (2023-2025)

The Ambatovy mine, located near Moramanga and spanning 1,600 hectares of lateritic deposits, has been Madagascar's mining powerhouse since operations began in 2007. With depths of 20-100 meters, it...

The Volobe Hydroelectric Dam: Balancing Energy Needs and Environmental Challenges in Madagascar

The Volobe hydroelectric dam project, located near Toamasina on Madagascar's Ivondro River, is a significant initiative aimed at enhancing energy access for the population while navigating environmental challenges. With...

The Top 10 Mining Giants in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Navigating Riches and Risks

The DRC’s mining industry is central to its economy, as mineral exports account for over 95% of revenues. Dominated by copper, cobalt, and gold, it attracts major players like...

Child Labor in Cobalt Mining: Exploitation Amid the Green Energy Boom in the Democratic Republic of Congo

In the mineral-rich provinces of the DRC, the pursuit of clean energy has inadvertently perpetuated a cycle of exploitation. Cobalt, vital for lithium-ion batteries, powers the world's shift away...

Chinese Mining Operations and Environmental Impact in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) stands as a global powerhouse in critical minerals, producing around 70-80% of the world's cobalt essential for electric vehicles and electronics . However,...

The Gaza Marine field lies within contested EEZ claims between Israel and Palestine

The Eastern Mediterranean's Levantine Basin, estimated to hold 3,450 bcm of natural gas and 1.7 billion barrels of oil, has become a hotspot for energy geopolitics . Discovered in...

Gyrotron Technology: Revolutionizing Nuclear Fusion and Mining Industries

Introduction Gyrotrons, once confined to scientific labs, are now pivotal in addressing humanity's dual challenges of energy security and resource sustainability. By generating high-power electromagnetic waves, they facilitate plasma heating...

Indirect Responsibility of Rwandan Coltan Buyers in Funding M23 Abuses in the DRC

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) holds vast reserves of coltan, essential for tantalum in electronics, yet its eastern provinces remain mired in conflict. Armed groups like M23, allegedly...

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