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INC-5: What to look out for at plastics treaty talks in Busan
Nations gather in South Korea this month for a final meeting on curbing plastic pollution. Who are the key players – and is a deal likely?
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In Ecuador, ‘toxitours’ show the scars left by oil in the Amazon
Guided tours take visitors to abandoned flares and pools of oil, and share stories of wider health and environmental impacts – as well as grim warnings for the future
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Who benefits from Senegal’s offshore oil drilling?
Oil and gas push highlights tensions between energy access, fighting climate change, and a desire for economic prosperity
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 regional precedent?
Bhutan explores controlled burning of mountainsides
Reviving the traditional practice could protect pastureland ecosystems in the Himalayas from destructive climate change-driven wildfires
