
conflict: 1/3 of 3
Climate change linked to civil war in Africa
Ecologist
25th November, 2009
Higher temperatures cause declines in crop yields and 'economic welfare' which increases the risk of conflict more...
Trade in precious minerals and timber continues to fuel violence and conflict across the globe
Ecologist
1st June, 2008
Revenues obtained from the often illegal extraction and supply of commodities such as timber and diamonds are directly bankrolling corrupt regimes and armed insurgency groups, and fund the purchase of weapons and other contraband goods that perpetuate cycles of conflict.more...
Masters of Illusion
Janine Roberts
1st September, 2003
Janine Roberts describes how De Beers cons the world into paying so much for its cheap, plentiful diamonds and turns a blind eye to the eradication of the oldest culture on the planet. more...








