In West Papua, Indonesia 285000 tonnes of untreated mining waste has been dumped in River Aghawaghon everyday. How has this effected the people and environment?
The local communities have a water shortage. Fish have been poisoned. Crocodiles and turtles in the Teluk Etna area are on the brink of extinction.
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In West Papua, Indonesia the locals are being exploited by the being given the lowest paid jobs. What does this mean for the local community?
They have a lack of money.
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In the Oriente region of Ecuador, toxic waste water has mixed with crude oil and seeps out of 600 unlined pits. What effect has this had on the surrounding environment?
Fresh water and farmland has been polluted. The periwinkle plant (used to cure childhood leukemia) is an endangered species.
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In the Oriente region of Ecuador, the hydrocarbons in the water is 200-300 times more concentrated than allowed for human consumption. What effect has this had on the local people?
Stomach cancer is 5 times more frequent in oil exploitation areas. There are many miscarriages among the indigenous people (eg the Huaroni tribe)
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In Cameroon, roads that have been built by the logging company has opened up the forests to hunters. What effect has this had on the wildlife?
The elephants and chimpanzees are being killed and their meat is sold for high prices in restaurants.
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In Cameroon, the local Baka people that work in the sawmills do not wear any protective clothing. What does this mean for their health?
The local people breathe in toxic products used to treat wood, this can cause many negative health risks
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In West Papua, Indonesia the locals are being exploited by the being given the lowest paid jobs. What does this mean for the local community?
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They have a lack of money.
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In the Oriente region of Ecuador, toxic waste water has mixed with crude oil and seeps out of 600 unlined pits. What effect has this had on the surrounding environment?
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Card 4
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In the Oriente region of Ecuador, the hydrocarbons in the water is 200-300 times more concentrated than allowed for human consumption. What effect has this had on the local people?
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Card 5
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In Cameroon, roads that have been built by the logging company has opened up the forests to hunters. What effect has this had on the wildlife?
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