DRC: Overexploitation and Lack of Safety Regulations Lead to Mining Collapses
A recent mining collapse in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has raised serious concerns over safety regulations and the high-risk conditions faced by local miners.
The Silent Water Crisis: Why Saltwater Intrusion is the New Enemy of Food Security
Saltwater intrusion, exacerbated by climate change and overexploitation, is becoming a significant threat to food security in developing countries around the world.
The 'water collapse' grips the overexploited 'Aquifer 23' of La Mancha, one of the largest in Spain
Aquifer 23, located in the provinces of Ciudad Real, Albacete, and Cuenca, is facing a severe 'water collapse' due to overexploitation, impacting the hydrological system of the Alto Guadiana basin.
Protected Pernambuco Wood: Between Species Protection and Sound Culture
The article discusses the critical role of Pernambuco wood in bow-making for string instruments, its endangered status due to overexploitation, and the implications of the recent species protection conference in Samarkand on the music community.