Iron mine threatens Beluga around Baffin Island

A large iron mine, operated by the Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation, has now been proposed in Baffin Island, with possibly severe impacts on wildlife on the island, such as development across the calving grounds of the caribou, and the establishment of two major ports. A 149 kilometres railway is planned, 100 kilometres of roads, 83…

  • Produced by:
    Riccardo Pravettoni, UNEP/GRID-Arendal
  • Year:
    27/06/2015

Iron mine threatens Beluga around Baffin Island

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