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Author Archives: savethewildupLarge Rio Tinto Shareholder Divests on Ethical GroundsSeptember 10, 2008 – 4:51 pm
Large Rio Tinto Shareholder Divests on Ethical Grounds The Norwegian government recently sold its $890 million stake in mining giant Rio Tinto, based on the company’s “grossly unethical conduct” at its Grasberg Mine, in Papua New Guinea. Norway’s Ministry of Finance made the decision after realizing that continued investment in Rio Tinto [...] Green Investment Will Yield Two Million New Jobs in Two YearsSeptember 9, 2008 – 3:32 pm
Washington, D.C. (September 9, 2008) — As America confronts the current energy crisis, a new report released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and partner labor and environmental groups shows that the U.S. can create two million jobs by investing in clean energy technologies that will strengthen the economy and fight global warming. [...] Ckeck out the EPA's new web page!September 3, 2008 – 2:43 pm
The Environmental Protection Agency has put up a new web page on Kennecott's proposed mine. Please take some time and click here to check it out! Margaret Comfort Completes Walk Across the UPSeptember 3, 2008 – 12:06 pm
Margaret Comfort of Bourbonnais, Illinois completed her two-week walking journey on Labor Day that logged 175 miles, beginning at Kennecott’s proposed nickel mine site on Eagle Rock near Big Bay to St. Ignace and the Mackinac Bridge. The trek was highlighted by rallies and visits to several UP communities along the way that brought awareness [...] EPA Requests More Information from KennecottAugust 27, 2008 – 9:01 pm
The EPA has completed the initial review of Kennecott’s permit application for the underground injection control permit application for the treated water infiltration system. The EPA will make a draft decision if they determine the information to be sufficient for a permitting decision. According to Dr. Stephen Roy of the EPA, an informational meeting with [...] Join Us for the Labor Day Bridge WalkAugust 26, 2008 – 4:15 pm
Cross the Mackinac Bridge on foot September 1, 2008! Show your support for the Great Lakes and help us spread the word about uranium and metallic sulfide mining. Walkers are Half Way to the BridgeAugust 26, 2008 – 1:39 pm
The group of walkers that have been supporting Margaret Comfort on her campaign to “Protect our Water!” have made there way 108 miles across the UP to the Seney National Wildlife Refuge. Upon completion of the Seney segment, the group will rest one day before heading out to walk the second half of the journey- [...] Flambeau Mine Author Challenges Kennecott's Jon Cherry to Public DebateAugust 20, 2008 – 1:24 pm
A recent letter to the editor in the Marquette Mining Journal from Laura Furtman (co-author of "The Buzzards Have Landed") challenges Kennecott's Jon Cherry to a public debate on the issue of the Flambeau mine in Wisconsin. To the editor: Join the Walk! Eagle Rock to the BridgeAugust 18, 2008 – 3:43 pm
Eagle Rock to the Bridge is Underway! Walk in Margaret's Shoes Margaret Comfort of Bourbonnais, Illinois along with other dedicated individuals, hopes to raise funds and bring added attention to the threat of metallic sulfide mining and uranium mining in the UP by walking from the proposed Eagle Project site on the Yellow Dog Plains in northwest [...] The role of British mining companies in conflict and the violation of human rightsAugust 14, 2008 – 12:15 pm
Rio Tinto says: “Wherever we work, we are committed to minimizing the environmental effects of our activities and to ensuring that local communities benefit as much as possible from having Rio Tinto as a neighbour.” Leigh Clifford, Rio Tinto Chief Executive, 2000-07145 |
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