‘Green’ energy transition leaves a dirty trail in the Philippines’ nickel belt

‘Green’ energy transition leaves a dirty trail in the Philippines’ nickel belt

MINDANAO, Philippines — Communities living near mining operations in the southern Philippines’ Caraga region are feeling the toll of the global energy transition, with nickel mining driving deforestation and pollution, according to a recent report. Climate Rights International (CRI), the U.S.-based NGO behind the report, highlighted harms to the environment, local livelihoods and public health linked to nickel mines. People have also been killed…