【Ankeniheny-Z】Madagascar’s Mining Rush Has Caused No More Deforestation Than Farming
Editor’s NoteThis article explores a surprising case where sapphire mining in a protected rainforest appears to have caused less environmental damage…
Environmental Impact
【Ankeniheny-Z】Madagascar’s mining rush has caused no more deforestation than farming – new study
Editor’s NoteThis article challenges conventional assumptions about mining’s environmental impact by examining a surprising case study in Madagascar….
【South Korea】Global Jewelry Market Sees Strong Winds of Shift Towards Recycling
Editor’s NotePandora’s commitment to using 100% recycled metals marks a significant shift in the jewelry industry, signaling a broader move toward…
【Bemainty, Ea】No Evidence of Increased Forest Loss from a Mining Rush in Madagascar’s Eastern Rainforests
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex environmental impacts of a 2016 sapphire mining rush in a protected Madagascar forest, highlighting…
【France】Why is Recycled Gold So Popular?
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the rising consumer and corporate focus on the provenance of gold, moving it from a secondary concern to a central…
【Ilakaka, Mad】Madagascar Miners Toil for Swiss Watches
Editor’s NoteThis article is a condensed summary of a report by award-winning journalist Julie Zaugg. It examines the harsh realities of sapphire…
【法国】Responsibility in Jewelry: Between Confusion and Greenwashing?
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical knowledge gap in the jewelry industry, where the environmental impact of mining is often conflated…
【South Korea】Do You Know About ‘Lab-Grown Diamonds’ That Are Identical to Natural Diamonds?
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the shifting landscape of the diamond industry, highlighting the rise of lab-grown alternatives as a symbol of…
【日本】Exploitation and Environmental Destruction in Popular ‘Natural Stone’ Mining: How to Buy Without Contributing
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the complex reality behind the booming crystal industry, highlighting the environmental and ethical concerns often…
How to Buy Crystals That Don’t Harm People or the Planet
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the environmental footprint of crystal mining, highlighting how its impact differs from large-scale metal…