Month: October 2011

Ask the Expert: Battling Mining on a Local Level

Communities in Ghana are uniting against the harmful impacts of mining operations. Our advisor explains what a difference their action is making.

The Abuse of Ogoniland

The Ogoni People of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria have suffered massive environmental injustice from oil activities for decades. Recent reports show the extent of those injustices go further than anyone could have imagined.

International Film Fest Sheds Light on Extractive Industries

Global Greengrants Fund grantees teamed up with Amnesty International chapters to organize a cutting-edge, international film fest in South America. The goal: to expose the harmful impacts of extractive industries on local communities.

Mining Operations Bring Heavy Burdens for Local Communities

Mining operations are causing environmental degradation and health problems all over the world. Local groups are challenging poor regulation and holding mining companies accountable for the heavy costs to community health, environment, and society.