That's a rare admission even among human rights activists and supporters of the Kimberley Process. A positive development in the conflict minerals trade from an unlikely source: an industry group. First, some background: Concerns that diamonds mined in... Full Article at Planet Green

The center and surrounding park celebrate the indigenous peoples of the area and the structure itself blends into the natural beauty of the mesa. Designed by Peter Rich Architects, the domed buildings were built with local materials by unemployed local... Full Article at Inhabitat

He has imposed his allies as board members, and sidelined the state mining company, ZMDC... A number of governments are in favor of Zimbabwe resuming international trade—seemingly ignoring the arrest, just before the Kimberley meeting, of human rights... Full Article at Planet Green

Even better, according to another study by the same University, elephants can tell whether a human is friendly or a threat by their scent and color of clothing. So good luck trying to fool them. 4. Termites A Macrotermes michaelseni termite mound. ... Full Article at Treehugger