A group of individuals are quietly taking on the task of cleaning up less-visible pollution, from landmines to hidden refuse in subterranean caves. One such initiative involves volunteer divers clearing discarded fishing nets and other debris from the depths of the UK seas. This led to further exploration of similar projects around the world, uncovering ambitious clean-up efforts from the Alps to Angola.
In France, Mountain Wilderness has been actively dismantling abandoned ski resort architecture since 2001 as part of its campaign to reverse the environmental impact of obsolete facilities. Volunteers work to remove ski lifts, cables, and other scrap material left behind as more ski resorts are forced to close due to global warming. The organization has successfully dismantled 22 lifts in France and continues to advocate for government support in legislation to further their efforts.
In former conflict zones where landmines and explosives pose a threat to communities, The Halo Trust has been working to empower locals to clear the hazardous materials themselves. With programs in 30 countries, including Angola, the non-profit organization trains individuals to safely remove landmines, enabling them to rebuild their lives and communities. Since its inception in Afghanistan in 1988, The Halo Trust has been instrumental in driving the removal of landmines in various post-conflict regions.
Efforts to tackle pollution in subterranean caves in Croatia have garnered the support of Mossy Earth, a UK-based rewilding social enterprise. The organization funds a team of local biologists and expert cave divers to remove waste from caves, such as the Predolac cave in southern Croatia, to preserve groundwater sources and protect endemic cave species. By engaging with cave owners and implementing measures to prevent future littering, Mossy Earth aims to restore these unique cave ecosystems to their natural state
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