Global Witness says 2015 was the most dangerous year yet for environmental activists. The group reports that 185 people across 16 countries were killed last year while defending the environment. Global Witness is a non-profit organization that follows environmental issues and corruption around the world. The organization released a report called “On Dangerous Ground” in June. The report says that on average, more than three activists were killed every week last year while defending the environment and land rights. Global Witness campaign leader Billy Kyte spoke to VOA. He said the number of killings increased by almost 60 percent from 2014 levels. He blamed industrial growth for the problem. So we are seeing industries like mining, dam and agribusiness encroaching more and more into previously untouched areas rich in resources and coming into conflict with local communities...