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The Future of Mining in the Grand Canyon
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I understand that mining was just banned in the Grand Canyon and environs. Why is that an important victory for the environment?…
Can Mining Ever Be Environmentally Friendly?
There is no doubt that over the many years that mining has been carried out across the globe, the practice has caused untold damage in a myriad of ways. The…
What is Ethical Jewelry?
To understand what ethical jewelry is, you first need to examine what is meant by ‘unethically produced’ jewelry: the aspects of the diamond and gold manufacturing process that are dishonest…
Environmental Effects of Gold Mining
People think that pollution exists only in cities, where you literally see and feel the smog like a cloud, oppressing you. The problem is that pollution exists everywhere, even in…