The return of prospecting companies is raising hopes, amongst some, of an economic upturn in this region hard hit by poverty, as well as fears over potential shale gas exploitation on this land dedicated to grazing.

Repeated spills at Veladero have alarmed locals and environmental groups, who are calling on the government to close the mine

Thirty one years after the nuclear accident at the Chernobyl plant in Ukraine, and just six since the Fukushima disaster in Japan, there are more than enough reasons for the eternal debate over the reliability and safety of nuclear power to be as heated as [...]

“The state is still encouraging the use of asbestos today, through its programmes to build social housing.”

After decades of trying to put an end to overfishing, several species of tuna are still at risk of extinction. The industry is now trying to improve traceability and is using certification, but there are still many shadows on the [...]

“Lagoons and rivers have dried up due to Iran’s dam policy. Several wetlands across the country have been turned into wastelands.”