The Heart of Our Earth : Community Resistance to Mining in Latin America / Tom Gatehouse.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gatehouse, Tom, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mines and mineral resources--Environmental aspects.

Mines and mineral resources.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (210 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Rugby, England : Practical Action Publishing Ltd and Latin America Bureau, [2023]

Summary:

From the time of Columbus and the Spanish conquistadores, the history of Latin America has been closely entwined with mining. Yet in recent decades, the industry has taken on vast new dimensions, becoming far more powerful and destructive than anything seen in earlier periods. Driven by high mineral prices, mining companies have moved into countries where hitherto they had little or no presence, and ventured into ever more remote and ecologically sensitive areas, such as high up in the Andean cordillera and deep into the Amazon rainforest. This has brought about unprecedented social and environmental changes: entire landscapes have been radically transformed, and lifestyles which have changed little in centuries have, in some cases, disappeared altogether. But as mining has expanded, so has social conflict, with frontline communities mobilizing in defence of their lands, water, livelihoods, and cultures. This resistance has occurred throughout the region and has taken on very different forms: from roadblocks to research; from sabotage to street theatre. While some communities have paid a heavy price for their opposition, others have achieved some impressive victories. The Heart of Our Earth tells their story: how the mining industry has affected them, how they have fought back, and their visions for fairer and more sustainable futures. Written in clear, non-technical language, The Heart of Our Earth is for students, academics, activists, journalists, and anyone who has ever wondered about the true costs of the metals which increasingly power our lives. Visit the Heart of Our Earth website for additional reading, multimedia material, and upcoming events.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

About the authors

Preface

List of photos

Chapter 1: Introduction: No means no

Chapter 2: From old to new mining

Chapter 3: CSR: We're in charge now

Chapter 4: Resources before rights

Chapter 5: The mud is still flowing

Chapter 6: Water: The industry's Achilles heel

Chapter 7: The law of holes: Mining and climate change

Chapter 8: Conclusion: An end to business as usual

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

Includes index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Gatehouse, Tom The Heart of Our Earth

ISBN:

1-909014-15-X