As the co-CEO of a jewelry company, I find it meaningful to take part
in a holiday that celebrates love and commitment. But I know that
behind the sparkle of Valentine’s Day lies the reality of gold mining,
one of the most polluting industries on Earth.
Mining enough gold for just one engagement ring generates 20 tons of mine waste.
The average large gold mine uses 1,900 tons of cyanide per year. Mining
companies are also notorious for destroying pristine forest, displacing
people from their homes and upending local economies.
http://www.triplepundit.com/2014/02/saying-dirty-gold/
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