The South African fishers fighting fossil fuels

On the west coast, local people have gone to court to try and force a rethink of the impacts of oil and gas exploration
Energy

Why China’s clean energy need not fear US tariffs

Compared to its other export industries, China’s cleantech is much less vulnerable to Trump administration trade measures
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Paying back the sea: A Balinese fisher’s tale

A community coral restoration project has enabled fishers to help bring poisoned reefs back to life on the Indonesian island’s north shore

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Donald Trump in a dark suit and red tie walks out from behind blue curtains, holding a piece of paper in his left hand. Article

What does a second Trump presidency mean for the ocean?

Some fear the wannabe whale psychiatrist heading for the White House will undo progress on climate action and marine protection
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Mexico’s LNG ambitions face the Trump era and environmental concerns

Recent projects to export US natural gas worldwide via Mexican LNG terminals face uncertainty amid potential trade tensions and community pushbacks
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Analysis: Southeast Asia’s energy transition under a Trump presidency

China’s role will only become more important, but southeast Asian leaders will have difficult decisions to make, writes energy analyst Putra Adhiguna
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Colombia juggles closer China ties and Trump tensions

Country looks set to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative, a possible boost for trade, investment and energy – but likely a source of frictions with its traditional US ally