How The Commercial Fishing Industry Robs Coastal Indigenous Communities

It’s estimated that there are over 27 million Indigenous people living on the world’s coastlines. For these coastal communities, the ocean has been vital to their culture and survival for thousands of years. But global seafood consumption is rising, fueling a multibillion-dollar commercial fishing industry. Experts warn that, in some places, these commercial vessels are catching more fish than the ocean can provide, threatening sea life and the very people who rely on the ocean the most.

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How Sand Mining Is Quietly Creating A Major Global Environmental Crisis

Globally, it’s estimated that we mine as much as 50 billion metric tonnes of sand every year to build our roads, bridges, skyscrapers, homes, and more. Rapid urbanization around the world has made sand a high-value commodity, so much so that, for some, it’s even worth killing for. But not all sand is the same, and experts say some mining operations are damaging ecosystems, infrastructure and putting people in danger around the world.

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Where The World Sends Its Multimillion-Dollar Ships To Die

Ship recycling is a multibillion-dollar global industry. The world’s three largest shipbreaking yards are all located in South Asia. But with safer, more environmentally friendly facilities available in regions like Europe, why do so many ships end up in the beaching yards of South Asia?

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How America's Legacy Of Racial Terror Still Affects Black Wealth

The decades after the Civil War saw Black Americans slowly gain more economic and political power in some parts of the country. Some bought land, started businesses, and built schools. But in many places where Black Americans succeeded, white Americans sought to destroy that success. While some of the stories may have been scrubbed from the records and textbooks throughout history, survivors and their descendants are speaking out, shedding light on the violent events that took place in their communities and exposing the lingering social and economic damage caused by some of the worst racial violence in American history.

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INSIDE SOUTH AFRICA'S MULTIBILLION-DOLLAR POACHING INDUSTRY

South Africa is facing a conservation crisis. National parks and private game reserves are a key part of the country’s tourism industry, which accounts for 7% of its GDP and employs over 1.5 million people. As countries around the world implemented COVID lockdowns and travel restrictions, this vital source of revenue was cut off, threatening conservation efforts, including the ability to combat the global illegal poaching industry.

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