10 Questions
What type of ecological problem is smokestack air pollution considered to be?
Non-wicked
Which of the following is not a threat to the Atewa Forest reserve?
Marine pollution
Which company owns the Marlin mine located in Guatemala's western high plateau?
Goldcorp Inc. of Vancouver
Which grassroots movement aims to have the forest redesignated as a national park?
Atewa Forest movement
What is the main point of contention regarding the Marlin mine in Guatemala?
Human rights abuses and socio-environmental damages
Which grassroots movement faces pushback from conservation groups?
Atewa Forest movement
What country is investing in Bauxite aluminum operations near the Atewa Forest reserve?
China
What demographic has denounced human rights abuses at the Marlin mine since 2007?
Mayan population
What is the goal of the group involving the Marlin mine controversy?
To have the forest redesignated as a national park
What has caused a downturn necessitating economic stabilization near the Atewa Forest reserve?
Hunting and mining activities
Explore the ongoing Guatemalan mining activities despite IHRC recommendations. Learn about the impact of peace and conflict on the environment and how earth's degradation contributes to conflict and injustice.
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