Mining and resistance in Covas do Barroso, Portugal

Covas do Barroso in Portugal is in a region that’s famous for traditional ways of life and sustainable agriculture. It’s also right next to a site that’s targeted for Europe’s largest open-cast lithium mine. Local people have been campaigning against the mine now for several years, through a series of consultations, challenges and assessments. In this episode, Anoushka and Nathan speak to two people with insights into the struggle: Carla Gomes and Francisco Venes.

To find out more about the movement, visit the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UnidosemdefesadeCovasdoBarroso

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