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Black Mud from Africa Powers New Economy, Destroys Wildlife

Posted by (Paul Johnson) on Mon 13 Aug 2001 - 07:04
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There's currently an article in the New York Times (free reg. req.) about the rainforests and national parks in eastern Congo that are being destroyed to mine for mud. Slashdot has also covered it, you might be able to find the article from the Times in the comments to avoid registration.

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