Death of Inner Mongolian herder run over by coal truck driver led to conflicts in the region, China

In May 2011, one herder in a group blocking coal transportation was dragged and killed by a coal truck, which fueled the tension between mining groups and herders as well as between ethnic groups.

National Grid's natural gas transmission pipeline in North Brooklyn, New York, USA

Despite the New York state ban on fracking and in tension with CLCPA goals, National Grid is continually attempting to expand fracked gas transmission infrastructure.

Polish-Belarusian border wall, Białowieża Forest, Poland

One of Europe’s most important nature reserves is being destroyed due to Poland’s racist border policies. Is the wall on the border with Belarus a Polish example of catastrophic capitalism?

Macrogranja (CAFO) para la producción lechera en Noviercas, Soria, Spain

Vecinos de Noviercas se oponen a la instalación de una de las mayores explotaciones ganaderas de Europa. Una macrogranja de 20.000 vacas para la producción de leche.

Buryatia (Tunka National Park) vs Yukos oil, Russian Federation

Yukos planned to build a pipeline to China through Tunka National Park next to Lake Baikal. Local opposition stopped it. Values of respect for and sacredness of nature played a role.

Lead mining and processing, Primorye, Russia

People, workers and children are exposed, even today , to lead poisoning. The smelter was closed in 2006 when blood lead levels were made public by international NGOs and local residents.