Ep 55 - Drilling Into Extractivism

Activist and researcher V'cenza Cirefice joins us to discuss the environmental and social consequences of natural resource extraction. She explains why extractive activities are so detrimental to nearby communities and offers examples of anti-extraction movements around the world. V'cenza also shares her own personal experiences as an activist researcher, including best practices for those interested in participating in this important work. Resources discussed in this episode:

V'cenza's Twitter

Despite Extractivism

Articles by V'cenza:

Women on the Frontlines of Resistance to Extractivism

Women keeping Ireland's gold in the ground

Climate Justice: Hope, Resilience, and the Fight for a Sustainable Future by Mary Robinson

Mothers of Invention podcast

Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International

Yes to Life No to Mining

War on Want

Men Who Eat Ringforts by Sinéad Mercier

Sharewaste.com

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