Liberia, July 2 -- The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, has renewed his call for stronger collaboration among government institutions, lawmakers, local authorities, security agencies, and communities to confront the growing threat posed by illegal mining. Dr. Urey warned that failure to act collectively could have lasting consequences for Liberia's environment and future generations.

By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com

Appearing Wednesday before the House Committee on Lands, Mines, Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment at the House of Representatives, Dr. Yarkpawolo warned that Liberia's environment is under serious pressure from illegal mining, unc...