In the Nimba Mountains, a film examines the paradox of mining-funded conservation

For good reason, mining and conservation are typically understood to be activities that exist in opposition to each other. But a new film explores how in some landscapes, the two have developed a symbiotic relationship — for better and for worse. Set in northern Liberia’s Nimba mountain range, Overburden examines the historical and ongoing impact [...]
2026-05-08 13:55:45