Alicia Aleman Arrastio (second from right) writes from Johannesburg where she is attending the Thematic Social Forum on Mining and the Extractivist Economy with other members of the Justice in Mining Network AMANDLA, AWETHU. Power to the people. Our first day in the Thematic Social Forum on Mining and Extractives Industries has started with this …
Justicia en Minería: el Foro Social Temático sobre Minería y Economía Extractivista.
Ocho personas representantes de la red Justicia en Minería se encuentran en la ciudad sudafricana de Johannesburgo para participar en el Foro Social Temático sobre Minería y Economía Extractivista. En el Foro, se reunirán con más de 300 delgados de grupos comunitarios y religiosos de todo el mundo para discutir las problemáticas generadas por la …
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Justice in Mining Joins Twitter
Ahead of participation in the Thematic Social Forum on Mining and the Extractivist Economy next week, Justice in Mining has launched a Twitter account (twitter.com/justiceinmining), adding to its existing social media presence on Facebook (www.facebook.com/justiceinmining). As the account is brand new, the network is asking supporters to please follow, share and retweet to help increase …
Justice in Mining Participates in Global Forum in South Africa
Nine members of the Justice in Mining network will travel to Johannesburg next week to participate in the Thematic Social Forum on Mining and the Extractivist Economy. The Justice in Mining representatives will join more than 300 delegates from faith-based and community groups around the globe to discuss issues arising from mining activity, including environmental …
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Climate Risks for Mining
The nexus between climate justice and mining is not only about emissions. While the extractive industries significantly contribute to climate change via emissions and greenhouse gas, little attention has been on the risks climate change pose for existing and future mining activities and sites. In an article in “The Extractive Industries and Society”, Scott D. …
Jesuit Curia Joins ‘Flights For Forests’ Initiative
If you have ever calculated your carbon footprint, you will have noticed that the footprint size jumps considerably when you include air travel. A round-trip flight from Europe to the United States, for example, generates about three tonnes of carbon dioxide per person. In total, the average European generates approximately ten tonnes of carbon dioxide …
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