Environment

Must Reads

• Zimbabwe

  Push for Gold Leaves a Toxic Legacy

  Mercury exposure can be deadly. So why are gold miners in Zimbabwe using the dangerous chemical — and risking their lives and the health of their communities in the process?

  By Linda Mujuru
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  Uganda

  From Fuel to Bicycles, ‘The Potential of Bamboo Is Limitless’

  By Patricia Lindrio
• Democratic Republic of Congo

  In a Vital River Basin, Chinese Mine Dredges With Impunity

  In January, officials ordered Xiang Jiang Mining to cease operations near the Congo River. Nine months later, the mine is still open — and residents are still protesting.

  By Zita Amwanga