Eco-sensitive zones shrink to make way for mines, real estate

An investigation into the process of creating such zones finds that state governments rarely miss an opportunity to cut them down, so commercial activities can be allowed near protected areas.

21 March, 202217 min
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Eco-sensitive zones shrink to make way for mines, real estate

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