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Destructive Gold Mining Plagues Suriname, French Guiana Border

Multiple mining dredges have been sighted operating illegally along the river dividing Suriname and French Guiana. Large-scale illegal gold mining is operating in plain sight on the Lawa River, a ...
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Suriname pledges to shield 90% of forests, far beyond global conservation goal

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Suriname’s government has pledged to permanently protect 90% of its tropical forests, a move conservationists say is among the most ambitious commitments to climate and ...
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'The World's Greenest Country' Is A Tiny Forested Gem In South America With Pristine Beaches And A Rich Blend Of Cultures

Tucked away in South America, bordering Brazil, French Guiana, and Guyana, is a destination like no other. Dubbed "the world's greenest country" thanks to its immense forests, in 2020, over 94% of ...
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Suriname pledges to shield 90% of forests, far beyond global conservation goal

FILE - Logs tagged for export are lined up along the Suriname River near Asidonhopo, Suriname July 14, 1995. (AP Photo/John McConnico,File) (John Mcconnico) BOGOTA – Suriname’s government has pledged ...