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Krista Shennum
@kristashennum.bsky.social
Researcher + advocate, mostly thinking about the human dimensions of the climate crisis, transition minerals, energy transition, and plastics. Currently @climaterights. she/her.
To read the full report, see: cri.org/reports/brok...

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“Broken Promises”
Philippines Nickel Mining Causes Rights Abuses and Increases Climate Vulnerability
cri.org
November 4, 2025 at 7:43 AM
The urgency of the climate crisis cannot be used as an excuse for the endless extraction of minerals like nickel and the serious impacts to frontline communities and ecosystems.
November 4, 2025 at 7:43 AM
We @climaterights.bsky.social document:
🚫 increased vulnerability to the climate crisis because of mining
🚫 destruction of fishing and farming livelihoods
🚫 increased food insecurity
🚫 water pollution
🚫 health problems
🚫 attacks, killings, criminalization, and intimidation for those who speak out.
November 4, 2025 at 7:43 AM
As one of the countries most vulnerable to the climate crisis, people across the Philippines understand the urgency of climate action. Yet some communities are not only suffering direct impacts from climate change but are also experiencing serious consequences from the rush for transition minerals.
November 4, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Reposted by Krista Shennum
HAPPENING NOW: Livestream of the press launch exploring our latest findings by CRI Researcher @kristashennum.bsky.social and team! www.youtube.com/live/eD1ugqw...
Philippines: Nickel Mining Heightens Abuses, Climate Vulnerability
YouTube video by Climate Rights International
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
The urgency of the climate crisis cannot be used as an excuse for the endless extraction of minerals like nickel and serious impacts to frontline communities and ecosystems.

Read @climaterights.bsky.social 129-pg report and rec's to government, companies and investors:
cri.org/reports/does...
“Does Anyone Care?”: The Human, Environmental, and Climate Toll of Indonesia’s Nickel Industry
Indonesia is the world’s largest producer of nickel, a key raw material in the renewable energy transition used in batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and for energy storage. It is now a massive par...
cri.org
October 18, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Nearly 100 community members report:
🚩 severe air and water pollution
🚩 health problems
🚩 destruction of fishing and farming livelihoods
🚩 land grabbing
🚩 dangerous working conditions
🚩 threats to Indigenous Peoples’ rights and ways of life
🚩 fear of retaliation for speaking out
October 18, 2025 at 6:18 AM