Clark researchers are studying how Peru’s Chancay megaport could drive infrastructure expansion into the Amazon, with potential impacts on deforestation, habitat loss, and extractive activities in the region.

The Chancay–Amazon Connection Project brings together global researchers to study the environmental, social, and economic impacts of development across the Amazon region.

Explore a presentation on the cultural and social meanings of coal’s decline in the Navajo Nation and its implications for Diné communities.

Discover the ‘Empty Promises Down the Line’ event, exploring the challenges and impacts of extractive industries on communities and the environment.

View the highlights of the ‘What’s New in Extraction and Society’ event that was on February 28, 2020, for insights on the latest trends and issues in extractive industries and their societal impact.

Read about how social movements can succeed in legislative outcomes and explore why deeper, lasting change often lags behind initial legal victories.

Explore the latest insights and research in social science related to extraction industries, highlighting key developments and discussions as of December 31, 2019.

Discover Clark University’s new center dedicated to advancing research on extractive resources, exploring sustainability, policy, and social impacts.

Learn about Scott Sellwood’s visit to Clark University, where he discusses the complexity of environmental problems and their impact on extractive industries.

Using an interactive map visualizing the 2015 Mariana dam disaster’s environmental impact, comparing satellite data before and after the collapse.