Tampa: A Health Crisis Due to Mosaic Mining
Excellent documentary about the impact of mining on Florida citizens
Links
Comedy Central’s Takeoff on J.R.Simplot Phosphate Mining in Idaho
This will make you laugh and cringe at the same time. Florida is not alone. There will probably be an ad to sit through but it is worth the wait.
Two Headed Fish in Idaho
Great NPR Segment: The Discovery of Phosphorus and the Coming Peak Phosphate Crisis
Take a listen to or read the transcript of this NPR discussion about the discovery of phosphorus, the approach of peak phosphate and the huge roll Morocco will play in it, as well as an innovative use of pasteurized urine for agriculture. Consider how all of this fits in with the unabated exploitation of the minimal phosphate reserve in America.