Serbia’s lithium conflict: Striking a balance between economic growth and environmental protection
In the Jadar Valley of western Serbia, Zoran Filipovic, a 55-year-old farmer, faces a dilemma that pits his ancestral land […]
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Fishing Advisory Councils and NGOs call for deep-sea mining moratorium amid environmental concerns
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) and the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) have welcomed the position of the Long Distance
Conservationists and Native American tribe sue to block Nevada lithium mine threatening endangered wildflower
Conservationists and a Native American tribe are suing the U.S. government to block a lithium mine in Nevada, claiming it
Growing opposition to La Loutre graphite mine project in Quebec’s Gatineau Valley in Canada
As the referendum on the La Loutre graphite mine project near Duhamel, Quebec approaches, a grassroots movement opposing mining activity
Nigeria’s lithium boom: Navigating opportunities and environmental risks
Nigeria’s burgeoning lithium industry presents a significant opportunity for economic diversification as the world shifts towards electric vehicles (EVs) and
Jadar Valley at a crossroads: The battle over lithium mining and environmental integrity in Serbia
The Jadar Valley in Serbia presents a stark contrast between its picturesque landscapes and the contentious plans for lithium mining
India’s growing energy demand: The continued role of coal in a renewable future
India’s energy demand is soaring, driven by rapid economic growth and a burgeoning population. While the country is heavily investing
India’s path to net zero: Securing critical minerals for a sustainable future
India has set a target for net zero emissions by 2070 as part of its ambitious climate strategy, but it
EPA settles with Hell’s Kitchen Geothermal over wetlands damage from controversial lithium project in U.S.
A contentious lithium extraction project in Imperial County has led to pollution in wetlands connected to California’s Salton Sea, the
The future of critical minerals and deep seabed mining
Norway recently achieved a milestone with electric vehicles (EVs) now outnumbering gas-powered cars, signaling a broader global trend toward cleaner
Serbia’s Cadastre of Mining Waste fails to deliver transparency and safety
The Cadastre of Mining Waste in Serbia, established with significant EU funding, has not fulfilled its intended purpose of providing
Ghana faces dual threats: Unchecked gold mining and deforestation demand urgent action
As public protests against illegal gold mining and deforestation grow louder, Ghanaians are coming together to address two critical threats: