Publication date UK 14/3/23 book 280 pages
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Synopsis
A valuable discovery under the world’s second-largest temperate wetland and in the traditional lands of the Cree and Ojibway casts light on the growing conflict among resource development, environmental stewardship, and Indigenous rights
When prospectors discovered a gigantic crescent of metal deposits under the James Bay Lowlands of northern Canada in 2007, the find touched off a mining rush, lured a major American company to spend fortunes in the remote swamp, and forced politicians to confront their legal duty to consult Indigenous Peoples about development on their traditional territories. But the multibillion dollar Ring of Fire was all but abandoned when stakeholders failed to reach consensus on how to develop the cache despite years of negotiations and hundreds of millions of dollars in spending. Now plans for an all-weather road to connect the region to the highway network are reigniting the fireworks.
In this colorful tale, Virginia Heffernan draws on her bush and newsroom experiences to illustrate the complexities of resource development at a time when Indigenous rights are becoming enshrined globally. Ultimately, Heffernan strikes a hopeful note: the Ring of Fire presents an opportunity for Canada to leave behind centuries of plunder and set the global standard for responsible development of minerals critical to the green energy revolution.
My Review
This was a fantastic read, which was so very interesting. I really learnt so much from reading it. It was well written as it explains everything in great easy to understand way. I would even go as far as saying it exciting. Just the way the author writes actually brought out emotions, which is rare for me to experience in non-fiction books. It was extremely difficult to put down, so I had to stay up late to finish this book. I definitely recommend reading this book as if your interest lies in this area, you will certainly love this book.
Only the highest of praise goes out to the author and publishers for creating such an interesting book.
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