Tag: environmental
Poisoned Land, Poisoned Water: A Legacy of Environmental Injustice and Racism in a NC Company Town
Alcoa purchased the town of Badin shortly after the town was founded. They built a large aluminum production facility at the site using electricity generated from a dam on the Yadkin River. There are hazardous wastes associated with the production of aluminum. Over the years these wastes have been mishandled producing risk to the town, to Badin Lake, and in particular to the African American…
Government falling 'far short' on environmental targets
An independent watchdog warns that England is facing a ‘deeply concerning decline in biodiversity’. The post Government falling 'far short' on environmental targets appeared first on Rich TVX News Network.
Leading Russian Environmental Group Closes After Being Deemed ‘Foreign Agent’
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Environmental concerns in Kyrgyzstan after gold mine seizure
Earlier this year, following decades of public protest, the new Kyrgyz government seized operational control of the Kumtor gold mine from its Canadian partner, Centerra Gold, saying it had concerns about safety and the environment. The Canadian owners said the environmental concerns were a pretext for nationalisation. Glaciers near the Kumtor site are at the heart of the environmental concerns. Al Jazeera has been given…
Vietnam rolls out first urban railway in Hanoi to reduce traffic and environmental pollution
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Vietnam opened its first ever urban railway line in Hanoi on November 6, 2021. Authorities say they hope the Chinese-built metro service will ease traffic congestion and pollution that has been a long-standing issue in the nation’s capital known for its dense crowds of motorbikes. Related story: Vietnamese rush for train rides as US$900 million China-built…