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Norway Rewilds Arctic Coal Mining Town in Largest Operation of its Kind, Gives New Hunting Ground for Polar Bears
On the arctic island of Svalbard, the Norwegian government has just completed the largest re-wilding project in its history.
Polar bears, reindeer, Arctic fox, and...
Concrete Made 30% Stronger by Adding Waste Coffee Grounds–Cutting Emissions and Mining in the Process
Engineers in Australia have found a way of making stronger concrete by utilizing coffee grounds, giving the roast a “double shot” at life and...
Mining Zinc, Nickel, and Cobalt from Plants: “Phytomining” is the Sustainable Future
Big tropical mining companies could soon be presented with a green alternative to traditional strip mining by letting plants hoover up the trace minerals...
People Power Wins: Alberta Reverses Course on Coal Mining Atop Rocky Mountains
When the current Alberta government tried to repeal a piece of legislation restricting coal mining in the Rockies, Canadians of all varieties banded together...
Zimbabwe Protects Its Iconic Wildlife And Bans Coal Mining in All National Parks
Zimbabwe has banned exploratory coal mining operations and many small gold mining contracts in all 11 national parks, heralding a massive victory for Zimbabwean...
BMW Becomes First Carmaker to Join Responsible Mining Initiative Protecting Laborers and the Earth
Not only does the organization ensure the protection of the earth, it also works to protect indigenous communities and laborer rights.
Officials in Zambia Unite to Halt Mining Permits in Pristine Wilderness in Africa
Three Zambian officials made public their vow to halt mining permits in Lower Zambezi National Park due to the threats posed to the environment and water.
How a Former Teacher Beat the Mining Industry and Saved the Rare Snow Leopards
This 49-year-old has proved herself to be a champion for vulnerable big cat populations in a region dominated by big mining companies.
Woman Awarded $10,000 for Examining Insurance Contract – Shows it Pays to Read the Fine Print
This teacher was awarded $10,000 for reading a paragraph that was buried on the last page of a 4000-word insurance contract.
US Bans New Mining Claims on Public Land Near Yellowstone Park With Bipartisan Support
Dozens of wildlife species in the surrounding area of Yellowstone National Park will be protected thanks to a new ruling.
Earlier this week, U.S. Interior...
India Saves Its Tigers Instead of Mining For $330M in Diamonds
This Indian forest is sitting on top of some diamonds that could make people very rich – but that apparently isn't as important as the lives of tigers.
Peruvian Farmer Wins David-and-Goliath Battle Against Mining Giant
In a David-and-Goliath battle, community activists in Peru have, so far, succeeded in shutting down the creation of a $5 billion open-caste gold and...
Alabama Cuts Medicaid Costs by $30 Million by Examining Drug Receipts
Three years ago, Carol Steckel, Alabama’s Medicaid director, sent a national alert to all of her counterparts around the country. She asked them to...
U.S. Mining Company Agrees to ‘Green’ Review After Shareholder Pressure
"For the first time, an American mining firm has supported a "social responsibility" resolution put forward by shareholder activists. The move shows the power...
Good News in History, April 17
60 years ago today, Americans got their first glimpse of Ford's new sporty car. The Mustang first appeared in showrooms at the 1964 World...
Pyrite May Be Known as Fool’s Gold, but It Actually Contains a Kind of Green Gold: Lithium
Appalachian mining country seems an unlikely place to find a potential breakthrough in renewable energy, but samples of mine tailings in West Virginia have...
Mexican Wolf Numbers Growing in U.S. for 8th Consecutive Year, Soon to Be Howling at a Reserve Near You
The wild population of Mexican wolves saw another year of growth in 2023, according to the results of the annual survey published by the...
Destructive Gold Miners Work Overtime to Restore Thousands of Acres of Amazon Rainforest
In the Madre de Dios region of southern Peru, small, artisanal gold mines and the miners that work them have become a source of...
Premiere of Innovative Low-Carbon Cement: Will ‘Be in That Building for Decades to Come’
Two firms in Boston have just laid the foundations of a large building using a USA-made zero-carbon cement mixture, representing one of the first...
Compared with 75 Years Ago the Human Brain Is Bigger, With a ‘Reserve’ Against Dementia
Compared to those who sailed away to fight in World War II, and to those who awaited their return, the average brain size in...