This day 20 years ago one of Britain's most committed and effective environmental campaigners died trying to save a coastal forest in southern Madagascar from mining, writes Yvonne Orengo. The world has been a poorer place without Andrew Lees - and his fears for the Petriky forest and local indigenous communities have been proved all too close to the mark.
… dumping in Africa, and famously took the British government to court to lobby for … ) and Director of the Andrew Lees Trust , a British charity set up following the death of …
Fishers' supporters hit by fish poisonings appeal to Qit Minerals Madagascar and Rio Tinto investors to ensure independent investigation - 18 months after mine pollution.
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Rio Tinto's QMM ilmenite mine in Madagascar has breached a legal buffer zone, exposing local people to “unacceptably high” environmental risks, a new study by the Andrew Lees Trust has found. YVONNE ORENGO and STEVEN EMERMAN report
… and director of the Andrew Lees Trust , a British charity set up following the death of …
Rio Tinto's QMM mine in Madagascar was meant to be an exemplar of 'corporate social responsibility' and environmental best practice. But the reality experienced by local communities is different, writes Yvonne Orengo, with uncompensated land seizures, food insecurity, deforestation and social deprivation. New concerns are emerging about the infringement of legal buffer zones and radiation exposure. Rio Tinto must be held responsible for its actions!
… and a Director of the Andrew Lees Trust a British charity set up following the death of …