- How does Earth Alarm work?
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Every day people in the world sound the alarm. A government has plans to construct a dam. Or a company is dumping toxic waste. Or loggers are destroying tropical rainforest. Local people often seem to be powerless. By joining Earth Alarm you can provide real support. Your pen is your best weapon. As a letter-writer you will receive 'Alarms' ten times a year. Every Alarm contains information about an important environmental issue. An example letter is included. In this example letter an environmentally friendly alternative is described. The Alarms often concern enormous projects, involving great sums of money.
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- Coral reefs fall victim to tin dredgers
- Indonesia is the number one exporter of tin to the Netherlands. Nearly all the tin that comes from Indonesia is extracted on the island of Bangka. Tin mining destroys coral reefs, causes coastline erosion and creates numerous toxic craters. The local government has refused to impose legislation. Ask the Indonesian ambassador to exert pressure on the local government, so that the island can move towards a sustainable future.
