On the Frontlines of Gold Mining in the Western Amazon
The search for Amazonian gold has transformed rivers, towns, and lives. In this vivid on-the-ground account, Joseph See explores how poverty, pollution, and global demand for gold intertwine, leaving behind a scarred landscape and a haunting question of what we truly value.
The Price of Copper in Ecuador: The Struggle for Survival of the Shuar Arutam People
The Shuar Arutam people of Ecuador’s Cordillera del Cóndor are resisting the Warintza copper mine, a project that threatens their land, water, and traditional way of life. Despite international corporate backing and government support, local communities continue to fight for sovereignty, environmental protection, and the preservation of their culture.