Why Are 670 Million People Still Forced to Go to Bed Hungry?
Editor’s NoteOn World Food Day, we examine the stark reality that over 670 million people still face hunger. This article explores the complex…
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【Boyacá, Colo】In Colombia’s Emerald Mining Zone, Poverty and Inequality Prevail
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the stark paradox within Colombia’s emerald mining industry, where immense mineral wealth coexists with profound…
【Ilakaka, Mad】Madagascar: For Better or For Sapphire
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex reality behind Madagascar’s sapphire boom, where soaring global demand fuels an informal mining sector…
【Coscuez, Col】Women Blast Through Gender Barriers in Colombia’s Emerald Mines
Editor’s NoteThis article spotlights the women breaking barriers in Colombia’s historically male-dominated emerald mining industry. Driven by…
【Coscuez, Col】Women Blast Through Gender Barriers in Colombia’s Emerald Mines, But Struggle to Emerge From Poverty
Editor’s NoteThis article profiles the women breaking barriers in Colombia’s male-dominated emerald mining industry. Driven by economic necessity and…
【Madagascar】Document: The Sapphire Rush in Madagascar
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex reality of Madagascar’s sapphire industry, which supplies an estimated 40% of the world’s gems. It…
【Sakaraha, Ma】In Madagascar, the Improbable Eldorado for Sapphire Seekers
Editor’s NoteThis article offers a stark glimpse into the perilous and unregulated world of artisanal sapphire mining in Madagascar, where miners…
【Madagascar】Ring-tailed lemurs face extinction amid sapphire-mining rush in Madagascar
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the alarming decline of Madagascar’s iconic ring-tailed lemurs, driven by hunting and habitat destruction….