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Factories “watered” while farms left thirsty
December 1, 2023
Factories “watered” while farms left thirsty
This investigation reveals how an industrial company with multinational capital exerts control over the water of the southern Jordan Valley in Jordan. The influence of the company over these water resources is compounded by poor implementation of a project for a concrete dam, funded by this company and supervised by the government. This problem caused an increase in the cost of the project and gave the company, in exchange, the right to uncontrolled use of water resources in one of the most fertile, yet water-poor, agricultural areas of Jordan.
Jordan water health Food corruption Governance Consumer Safety public safety
Dams and Pumps Drain Wadi Shbookaof its Water in Morocco
November 29, 2022
Dams and Pumps Drain Wadi Shbookaof its Water in Morocco
Farmers in Wadi Chebouka built hill dams, and used pumps to withdraw the water towards their farms, to irrigate crops. Early May the river dried up, depriving the residents along the river of their source of livelihood in irrigating orchards and watering livestock. Authorities did nothing to enforce the law and stop the violation.
Morocco water Food corruption Governance Consumer Safety Environment Climate
Hormone-Rich Meats Still Reaching Egyptian Tables
July 3, 2022
Hormone-Rich Meats Still Reaching Egyptian Tables
The investigation documents the injection of calves by farmers and breeders with veterinary preparations randomly and regularly, some of which contain the internationally-banned hormone Boldenone, which violates the standard specifications and ministerial decrees in this regard.
Egypt water health Food corruption Governance Consumer Safety public safety
Mauritania's Toxic
Mauritania's Toxic "Mocha" Factories
June 15, 2021
Mauritanians are exposed to chronic illnesses and constant environmental pollution that threatens their displacement from the country's economic capital, Nouadhibou, because of the fishmeal industry in Mauritania backed by suspicious licenses for businessmen who are most notably Chinese, while the government turns a blind eye.