Mineral Extraction

Cultural Complexities of Phasing Out Coal in Europe

A just energy transition must take into account coal’s socio-cultural role in European mining communities.…

Tar Sands II

Three Creeks, Peace River, Alberta Residents of the Peace River region in the Alberta province…

Appalachian Mountain Topping: An American Tragedy

Mountaintop removal is the cheapest way to mine coal. Over 1.5 million acres have already…

Secession of South Sudan

The United States supports the independence of South Sudan and China controls its oil industry,…