Orinoco in Crisis: How Illegal Gold Mining Is Destroying Venezuela’s Natural Treasure
Along the banks of Venezuela’s magnificent Orinoco River, a much darker reality is unfolding in real time behind the glittering promise of gold. The Orinoco, which was once a representation of ecological diversity and natural beauty, is now the scene of widespread illicit gold mining. The ecology, indigenous populations, and the long-term stability of Venezuela […]
Good Sovereignty vs. Bad Sovereignty: Definition and Consequences
Good vs. Bad Sovereignty: Reevaluating Authority in the Climate Crisis Era Many people believe that a country has the unassailable right to rule its own territory free from outside intervention. It has historically stood for authority, independence, and patriotism. However, this idea of sovereignty is not only out of date but also perilous in the […]
