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How developing countries are paying a high price for the global mineral boom

How developing countries are paying a high price for the global mineral boom | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - August 18, 2015 2:11 AM
Soaring worldwide demand for the minerals used in electronic devices such as smartphones and laptops has left a legacy of social conflict and human rights violations across Asia, Latin America and Africa

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‘By separating nature from economics, we have walked blindly into tragedy’

‘By separating nature from economics, we have walked blindly into tragedy’ | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - April 3, 2015 2:04 AM
Economic policy must be combined with climate and technology if we are to stand any chance of saving ourselves, argues prominent American economist Jeffrey Sachs

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