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ancianita

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2. So, imo, the pollution rank sounds like the corruption rank.

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Nov 17, 2024, 08:45 PM

Nov 17

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_mining

Illegal mining impoverishes humans and ruins ecosystems there, where inhabitants have no say in their government or economy, either, and struggle to survive. Bitcoin economies will not solve these problems.

Rio Tinto in SA and other mining companies should be named.

Tui mine in New Zealand
Stockton mine in New Zealand
Northland Pyrite Mine in Temagami, Ontario, Canada
Sherman Mine in Temagami, Ontario, Canada
Ok Tedi Mine in Western Province, Papua New Guinea
The Berkeley Pit
Wheal Jane Mines

Measuring corruption isn't enough. There's no international law enforcement on world polluters.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corruption_Perceptions_Index

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The 10 dirtiest countries in the world [View all] malaise Nov 17 OP

I watched the video in sadness. gab13by13 Nov 17 #1

Ditto malaise Nov 18 #9

So, imo, the pollution rank sounds like the corruption rank. ancianita Nov 17 #2

Agree malaise Nov 18 #8

... ancianita Nov 18 #13

West and East malaise Nov 18 #14

I'm not sure what you mean. Are you referring to the U.N.? Hague? ancianita Nov 18 #15

From what I've seen of Bangladesh mining may not be the biggest problem EX500rider Nov 18 #16

Seriously? That's an attempt at precision that ignores the overall accuracy of this global criminal problem. ancianita Nov 18 #18

I've watched several Global Travelers videos on Bangladesh EX500rider Nov 18 #19

Summarizing any country this way is a travesty, and introducing the video with the photo of Martin68 Nov 17 #3

Did you watch the video? gab13by13 Nov 17 #4

No, I didn't watch the video because of the disgusting title and the exploitative photo. Martin68 Nov 18 #22

So how would you rank dirty countries? Polybius Nov 18 #20

The idea that categorizing countries by the insulting and stupid term dirtiness is appropriate is beyond disgusting. Martin68 Nov 18 #23

Very sad situation. I fear there is little that can oasis Nov 17 #5

A start could be made canetoad Nov 17 #6

Add to that malaise Nov 18 #10

Over-population in Bangladesh is hurting Polybius Nov 18 #21

"ARA Globe"? LudwigPastorius Nov 17 #7

Valid point giving them coverage but malaise Nov 18 #12

Correct. We're seeing more and more AI generated content. CoopersDad Nov 18 #28

Thanks for finding the disclaimer. But can you tell us... LAS14 Nov 18 #30

Sad Emile Nov 18 #11

AI generated clickbait. nt LexVegas Nov 18 #17

I am disappointed anyone in DU would watch or comment on the video. Martin68 Nov 18 #24

I looked at their youtube page Mosby Nov 18 #25

How can you tell that it's AI generated? Serious question. We all need to learn how. nt LAS14 Nov 18 #27

For me, the narration is the first tell. CoopersDad Nov 18 #29

Oh dear... nt LAS14 Nov 18 #26