War’s Silent Victim
November 6th, marks the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. In the havoc and destruction spread by war, damage to the environment is almost always regarded as a necessary price to be paid. We must not allow the environment to remain a silent casualty.
Laos Approves Xayaburi Mega Dam On Mekong
Laos has given the go-ahead to build a massive dam on the lower Mekong river, despite opposition from neighbouring countries and environmentalists.
Philippines Black Sand Mining Operations, Gonzaga, Cagayan Province
A dossier and photo reportage by Juergen Lorenz.
Hurricane Sandy Relief Initiatives
Join us in helping those who suffered the terrible impacts of Hurricane Sandy. Here is a number of groups working to do so.