Gold mining has been a lucrative business for many generations. Today, it’s still a booming industry with global mining companies expanding into new markets each year. This week – we highlight the incredible story of activists in northern El Salvador who stood up to mining company, OceanaGold and won.
Guest Information:
- John Cavanagh, senior advisor, Institute of Policy Studies, co-author, The Water Defenders: How Ordinary People Saved a Country From Corporate Greed.
Links for Additional Info:
- Smithsonian Magazine: ‘The Environmental Disaster That is the Gold Industry.’
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