Table 1
Markers in the struggle for environmental justice in Portuguese mines (galenas, pyrites and cassiterites), 1855–1926.
| Date | Mining operation | County | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 August 1855 | São João do Deserto | Aljustrel | Break-in, physical and moral attack |
| 15 August 1862 | Braçal | Sever do Vouga | Environmental Luddism |
| August 1866? | Braçal, Palhal and Telhadela | Sever do Vouga, Albergaria | Environmental Luddism (frustrated) |
| 1875 | São Domingos | Mértola | Camp break-in, destruction of ore and of burning of windmill |
| 1884–7. | São Domingos | Mértola | Protest, Luddism |
| 20 May 1917 | Talhadas | Sever do Vouga | Environmental Luddism |
| April 1922 | Aljustrel | Aljustrel | Destruction of railway |
| 28 June 1924 | Vale do Gaia | Guarda | Environmental Luddism |
| 26 July 1926 | Freguesia da Pega | Guarda | Riot, attacks |
[i] Source: Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia (LNEG), Archive, Processos de concessões mineiras, série POL. (pollution).
