Ecology, Community, and Economy are often conceived of as separate domains. But in reality, they are nested systems.
When we take action in one domain, it doesn't occur in isolation. Our actions have effects that extend beyond our immediate context. Finding information about these effects is often difficult, especially if one lacks resources or expertise.
Accessible, accurate, and actionable information is crucial to maintaining economically and socially beneficial extractive activity without leaving behind our environment and communities.
>90%
of biodiversity loss and water stress are caused by resource extraction and processing. UN Global Resource Outlook 2019
"...material demand is expected to increase in the coming decades."
We need "...transparent and easily actionable information". UN Global Resource Outlook 2024
...demand for lithium ... is projected to increase sixfold to500 kilotonnes
by 2030 ... requiring the equivalent of 50 new average-sized mines. IEA - Global Supply Chains of EV Batteries
...the average Environmental Impact Statement completion time was4.5 years
CEQ EIS Timeline Report
The period from publication of [a Notice of Intent] to the notice of availability of the draft EIS took on average58.4%
of the total time. CEQ EIS Timeline Report
PanEcology is a worker-owned ecology information company, making available crucial information about resource extraction and its environmental, social, and economic context.
We envision a world where transparent and truthful information about resource extraction is readily available to all, empowering communities, citizens, investors, companies, and government agencies to make informed choices.
To that end, we are developing user-friendly navigation tools, enabling everyone to ask questions in plain English and explore regions through an intuitive map interface.
PanEcology ensures only the highest quality, well-cited data. Citations are clear and robust, and sources are transparent and highly reliable.
PanEcology is worker-owned and free from special interest influence. What data is available and how it is made available is not now and will never be dependent on moneyed parties.
The PanEcology database of raw information is free to access for everyone. Clients may hire analysis services for a fee.
We are NOT an advocacy group.
PanEcology does neither advocate any policy nor endorse or oppose any project.
Phil North
Ecologist with 40 years of experience
Philip Murphy
Knowledge Monger with 30 years of experience
George Navarre
Artificial Intelligence Architect
Josh Wyble
Content Developer and Communications Officer
Bob Wyble
Content Developer and Communications Officer