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Around the world, exploiting natural resources has been important for economic growth, despite the effects on the environment and climate. And in Ecuador, illegal mining has been a way of life for many for decades. Now there are fears that government plans to issue more international licences will create more damage. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from the city of Esmeraldas - a community resisting the advance of large mining companies. - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Ecuador #LaMercedDeBuenosAires #EcuadorMining

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