Ciara Nugent
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What Would Happen if South America Formed an OPEC for Lithium
Leaders in the region are stepping up state control on the crucial energy transition mineral, and pushing for global influence. → Read More
Where Mining and Energy Projects Will Hurt Wildlife the Most
A new study shows how mining, oil and gas extraction, and power plants will proliferate across crucial wildlife sites around the world. → Read More
Russia Wants a Committed Fossil Fuel Relationship. China Has Cold Feet
If approved, the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline would help Russia permanently reorient its gas industry to the east. → Read More
How an Artificial Island in Denmark Became One of Europe's Most Controversial Climate Projects
Activists say Copenhagen's new artificial island-city of Lynetteholm could kill marine life across the Baltic Sea. → Read More
This Mexican Activist Is Helping Americans Defy Abortion Bans
Since 2000, Cruz has been helping to distribute an abortion bill in Mexico. Now, she’s expanded her feminist activist network into the U.S. → Read More
Why Greta Thunberg and Other Climate Activists Are Protesting Wind Farms in Norway
A global backlash against clean energy projects on Indigenous land is complicating the energy transition. → Read More
The Unexpected Climate Impact of Russia's War in Ukraine
The climate impact of the war in Ukraine is now clear. It's not all bad. → Read More
Plants Must Migrate to Survive Climate Change. But They Need Our Help
Plants are searching out cooler places to grow in North America. But they're struggling to keep up with climate change. → Read More
Should We Stop Building Roads to Combat Climate Change? One Country Thinks So
The Welsh government has decided that building new roads would encourage more car use—hurting its emissions goals. → Read More
Brazil's Controversial Plan to Sink a 34,000-Ton Ship at Sea
Environmentalists say the Brazilian navy's plan to abandon a massive aircraft carrier is a disaster for marine life. → Read More
Aging Populations Can Be Good for the Climate Fight—Here's How
Rich countries don't want their populations to shrink. But managed right, it would be good for the planet. → Read More
Arizona Faces an Existential Dilemma: Import Water or End Its Housing Boom
The drama of a suburb cut off from water in Arizona forces an existential question for the state's real estate industry. → Read More
Farming Destroyed Brazil’s Rain Forests. It Could Also Save Them
A movement in Brazil is reimagining agriculture to save the industry—and the rain forest. → Read More
How Arizona’s Border Wall Could Stop Animals Escaping From Climate Change
As climate change alters animals' habitats, their search for new ones may be blocked by borders. → Read More
Iran's Water Crisis Will Make It Harder for the Regime to Regain Control
A man-made environmental crisis is one of many reasons Iranians are furious at the Islamic regime. → Read More
Fed Up, Developing Countries Form New Alliance to Charge More For Rainforest Preservation
As rich countries lag on climate finance, Brazil, the DRC, and Indonesia are forming an alliance to get payment for anti-deforestation work. → Read More
Chile’s Reservoirs Are Evaporating Thanks to Climate Change. This Startup Is Trying To Stop It
In an era of increased droughts, farmers' water stores are evaporating fast. Chilean startup O2 Company says its product is the solution. → Read More
nZero: The 200 Best Inventions of 2022
Find out why nZero is one of the best inventions of 2022 → Read More
How Lula Won the Most Crucial Election in Brazil for Decades
The result marks the end of a polarizing election year for a country of 200 million people, and an end to Bolsonaro’s chaotic four years in power. → Read More
Lula Narrowly Wins Brazil's High-Stakes Election, Ending Bolsonaro’s Far-Right Presidency
The result is a stunning political comeback for the former President, who won 50.82% of the vote. → Read More