Aligning UK critical mineral policies with the human rights and environmental priorities of devolved nations
The UK Government’s critical minerals agenda is driving vast increases in mineral demands, with devastating environmental and human rights impacts for mining-affected communities and workers across global supply chains. The government’s approach has...
3 steps towards the end of UK coal
Post by Anne Harris (Coal Action Network). Celebrating victory at Kendal! Photo: CAN Smoke filled the sky across the industrial parts of the UK, as coal powered the industrial revolution. First coal brought prosperity and progress, but over decades the smoke stacks...
Glencore is causing global discontent
Yesterday, 29 May, Glencore hosted its AGM in Zug, Switzerland. It was intended as a celebration of the company’s achievements during the past year. In response, people around the globe have been demonstrating their discontent with Glencore, as its mining...