Indonesia's "Amazon of the Seas" threatened by EV nickel rush
Nickel mining has been expanding in Indonesia's Raja Ampat, fuelled by the world's demand for EV batteries – but Indigenous communities are campaigning to protect their home and its critical ecosystem
Perspectives
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Why now is the worst time for US lawmakers to abandon clean energy plans
The fallout from Middle East tensions underscores the peril of fossil fuel dependence. So why are US lawmakers retreating from clean energy?
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Cutting flood spending could cost the government the next election
Cutting flood defence spending could cost more than leaders think. Making polluters pay is a fair way to protect communities and rebuild trust
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"AI-generated" is the new "fake news"
Widespread confusion over AI around the US election is the result of a poorly regulated tech sector
Trending investigations
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How the militarisation of mining threatens Indigenous defenders in the Philippines
With skyrocketing global demand for critical minerals – vital to the green energy transition – Indigenous groups and biodiversity are at risk in the Philippines. 03 December 2024
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Fuelling the future, poisoning the present: Myanmar’s rare earth boom
The global energy transition is helping fuel a growing boom in toxic rare earth mining in Myanmar. 23 May 2024
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Sunk costs: A mega-airport in the path of climate disaster
Flights from one of the world’s largest airport projects may be grounded within 30 years due to the risk of sinking land and rising sea levels. 27 January 2025
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The Amazon is just one of the world’s many rainforests – with each playing a pivotal role in the planet’s health
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Why the Escazú Agreement matters for land and environmental defenders in the Caribbean
Attacks on land and environmental defenders in the Caribbean are often overshadowed by mainland Latin America, but protecting their rights is just as crucial
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Transition minerals: A climate solution that could cost the earth
Renewable energy is often hailed as a panacea for the energy crisis. But without better consultation and regulation, plans to expand mining for minerals central to the energy transition could be disastrous
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