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There is now a growing concern on the state of Mother Earth today—the only planet meant for us humankind and our ecosystems. But around us are alarming news on disasters here and there—most of which are triggered by resource degradation and global warming and its impetus to the shift in global climatic conditions. Parallel to these catastrophes surging everywhere, are the continuing trend of exploitation and extraction of our remaining natural resources be it in the forested lands, seas, and fresh water habitats. At the lead of these ventures are industries on exploration of minerals which are targeted in most southern and developing countries. As these extractive industries intrude to fragile areas, including ancestral homelands of the indigenous peoples, the bleeding of the land is deepened. These activities have deleterious effects that contributed to the gradual loss of important species other resources within our so called important biodiversity and conservation areas. If plunder in these areas could not be stopped, the integrity of our environment as well as the survival of our humanity would be at high risk. At this point, citizen’s actions to stop these unwarranted plunder of Mother Earth is more urgent than ever.  

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