The Reality of Illegal Mining in India
Widespread Issue Across India Illegal mining is rampant in states like Jharkhand, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh, where minerals such as coal and iron ore are extracted without authorization. Environmental activist Dr. Vandana Sharma highlights, “The scale of illegal mining is staggering, and its environmental toll is catastrophic.” Policy Gaps and Weak Enforcement India’s mining regulations, […]
Demand and Mining of Minerals is a Major Threat to African Great Apes
Research indicates that as many as one third of Africa’s great apes are at risk due to the increase in mining activities aimed at extracting minerals essential for the shift towards renewable energy sources. Rare earth elements are essential components in numerous aspects of modern life. Minerals like copper, lithium, nickel, and cobalt are vital […]