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Solar power is booming in Brazil. Can it be a boom for all?
Solar is now Brazil’s second-largest source of electricity. Experts say its growth must also reach and respect communities cut off from the grid
How South Korea’s landmark climate hearings could shape regional action
The country’s constitutional court is examining whether government inaction on climate change violates citizens’ rights. Could it set a precedent?
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Bhutan explores controlled burning of mountainsides
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